Bombardier SeaDoo 1997 factory shop manual, Page 174Get this manual
Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sub-Section 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
If voltmeter reads over 15 volts, regulator is defectiveReplace itNOTE: If it is continually necessary to add distilled water to the battery, this indicates an over voltage situation, requiring replacement of the rectifierregulatorIf, on the other hand, the battery will not stay charged, the problem can be any of the charging circuit componentsIf these all check good, you would be accurate in assuming the problem to be in the rectifierregulator
DYNAMIC TEST 1Disconnect the magneto wiring harness connector2Install the four-pin magneto harness adapter (PN 295 000 131)3Connect and set Bombardier Ignition Tester as per following tableTester wires Adapter wire color YELLOW LOW YELLOWBLACK 70 Tester switch position Tester dial position
Battery Charging Coil
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STATIC TEST: CONTINUITY 1Disconnect the magneto wiring harness connector2Install the four-pin magneto harness adapter (PN 295 000 131)3Check resistance between the YELLOW and YELLOWBLACK wires of the magneto harness adapterRefer to the following tablePART NAME Battery charging coil ADAPTER WIRE COLOR YELLOW with YELLOWBLACK RESISTANCE () 0.05-0.6