STARTER INSPECTION [LF]
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked.
If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.
Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the ignition switch, and the transmission range switch
(AT).
NO-LOAD TEST
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Connect the starter, battery and a tester as shown in
Fig. 6
.
3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
If not within the specification, replace the starter.
Starter no load test voltage
11 V
Starter no load test current
90 A or less
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Starting System - MX-5 Miata
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