1997 seadoo gtx electrical problem

[Jamespimentel]

Hey guys need help befor I call in the mechanic I have a 1997 seadoo gtx iam haveing some electrical problems or something so I put in a fresh battery and it dose not beep wen I sick the key on it says battery low It says gas is low then its starts and then I drive it for 5 minutes it shuts off and kills the battery I dont know much about it I have olny had it for a mouth this is the 3 time it has happened to me not sure wat to do iam not very mechanically inclined when it comes to this or using an electrical tester

 

[etemplet]

Sounds like a short. Could be a problem with the charging coil. Download a copy of the manual and check the resistance on the wires coming off the mag. Also do you have a battery tester?? Test the rectifier. You need a multi-meter. They are not difficult to read.

 

[GGuillot]

Hey guys need help befor I call in the mechanic I have a 1997 seadoo gtx iam haveing some electrical problems or something so I put in a fresh battery and it dose not beep wen I sick the key on it says battery low It says gas is low then its starts and then I drive it for 5 minutes it shuts off and kills the battery I dont know much about it I have olny had it for a mouth this is the 3 time it has happened to me not sure wat to do iam not very mechanically inclined when it comes to this or using an electrical tester

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