Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and verify that the generator warning light illuminates.
4. Verify that the generator warning light turns off after the engine is started.
Generator
Voltage
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
4. Turn the engine switch to start the engine and verify that the generator rotates smoothly without any noise while the engine is running.
5. Measure the voltage at the terminals shown in the table.
Standard voltage
* : Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the voltage reading increases.
- Headlights
- Blower motor
- Rear window defroster
Current
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect an ammeter, capable of reading 120 A or above, between generator terminal B and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Turn off all electrical loards.
7. Start the engine and increase the engine speed to 2,000-2,500 rpm.
8. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the current reading increases.
- If generator terminal B current will not increase, repair or replace the generator as necessary.
Note
Standard current (Reference)
Measuring conditions Room temperature: 20 °C {68 ° F} Voltage: 13.5 V
Engine hot
* : Must not be 0 A
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Knock sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following test only when directed.
Resistance Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the knock sensor terminals A and B using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the knock sens ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Rear door removal/installation
Warning
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally
deploy the side air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before working around the B-pillar areas. (See
SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Note
The side air bag sensor is located in t ...