2004-2007 Honda Aquatrax ARX1200N3/T3/T3D Factory Service Manual, Page 437Get this manual
BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM CHARGING VOLTAGE INSPECTION Remove the passenger grab rail (page 3-5)Be sure the battery is in good condition before performing this testWarm up the engine to normal operating temperatureConnect the multimeter between the battery positive (+) and negative () terminals() TERMINAL (+) TERMINAL
To prevent short, make absolutely certain which are the positive (+) and negative () terminals or cables Do not disconnect the battery or any cable in the charging system without first pulling the safety lanyard clip out of the engine stop switchFailure to follow this precaution can damage the tester or electrical componentsMeasure the voltage on the multimeter when the engine runs at 5,000 rpmSTANDARD: Measured BVMeasured CV15.5 BVBattery voltage (page 16-5) CVCharging voltage
REGULATORRECTIFIER
SYSTEM INSPECTION
Remove the seats (page 3-4)Disconnect the regulatorrectifier 5P connector, and check it for loose contacts or corroded terminalsIf the charging voltage reading (page 16-8) is out of the specification, check the following at the wire harness side connector: Item Battery charging line Charging coil line Ground line Terminal RedWhite (+) and ground (-) Yellow and Yellow Green and ground Specification Battery voltage should register 0.1 1.0at (20!C68!F) Continuity should exist 5P CONNECTOR