
BATTERY INSPECTION TABLE
Battery load test current
46B24L (36): 135 A
STANDARD SPECIFICATION
BATTERY STANDARD SPECIFICATION
BACK-UP CURRENT
1. Verify that the ignition switch is off (key has been removed) and that all doors are closed.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
4. Connect the tester between the negative battery terminal and negative battery cable, leave the battery
undisturbed for
30 min.
, and then measure the back-up current.
If not within the specification, measure the back-up current while removing the fuses one by one
from the inside of the main fuse block and the inside of the fuse block.
Step
Inspection
Action
1 Measure the battery positive voltage.
12.4 V or
more
Go to Step 3.
Less than
12.4 V
Go to the
next step.
2 Quick charge for
30 min.
and recheck voltage.
12.4 V or
more
Go to the
next step.
Less than
12.4 V
Replace the
battery.
3
Using the battery load tester, apply load current (see Battery load test
current) and record battery voltage after
15 s.
Is voltage more than
specification?
Yes
Normal
No
Replace the
battery.
Battery temp. (°C {°F})
Minimum voltage (V)
4 {39}
9.3
10 (50}
9.4
16 (61}
9.5
21 {70}
9.6
NOTE:
If the battery is not left undisturbed for 30 min., the tester will indicate
a high value (approx. 300 mA).
If the key or any electrical accessory is operated within approx. 30
min. after the tester is connected, the battery must be left
undisturbed for approx. 30 min. from that point.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ELECTRICAL Charging System - MX-5 Miata
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