Fig. 6: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Current
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION [LF]
.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect a tester, which can read
120 A or more
, between generator terminal B and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. (See
BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
.)
6. Turn off all electrical loads.
7. Start the engine.
8. Increase engine speed to
2,500 rpm.
NOTE:
Since the charging current decreases rapidly after starting the engine,
carry out the following procedure quickly, and read the maximum current
value.
NOTE:
When the electrical load of the vehicle is low, the specified current
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