Mazda 6 Quiz
Engine electrical system

Starter inspection

In this manual: Engine electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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On-vehicle Inspection

1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.

2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.

  • If not, inspect the following.

- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.

- Inspect the related wiring harness and the ignition switch.

No Load Test

1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.

2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and ammeter as shown.


3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.

4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.

  • If not as specified, replace the starter.
Specification

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