9. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the current reading increases more than the
minimum value indicated below.
If it is not as specified, go to the
PCM AND GENERATOR SHEARING INSPECTION
.
Headlights (high-beam)
Blower motor (HI)
Rear window defroster
Brake light
Generator generated current minimum value
70% of the nominal output current (nominal output current: 100 A)
[ambient temp. 20°C {68°F}, voltage 13.0-15.0 V, both engine and generator are hot]
PCM AND GENERATOR SHEARING INSPECTION
1. Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
will not be verified although the generator is normal. In this case,
increase the electrical load (by turning on the headlight and leave it
for a while, then discharge the battery or by similar methods) and
recheck.
When the generator itself or the ambient temperature are too high,
the specified current cannot be verified. In this case, cool down the
generator and recheck.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ELECTRICAL Charging System - MX-5 Miata
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