Mazda 6 Service Manual: Battery inspection
Battery
Inspect the battery in the following procedure.
Test load chart
Battery positive voltage with load
Back-up Current
1. Verify that the engine switch is at OFF and that the key has been removed.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the back-up current between the negative battery terminal and the negative battery cable.
- If the current exceeds the maximum, remove the fuses in the main fuse block and the fuse block one by one while measuring the back-up current.
- Inspect and repair harnesses and connectors of the fuse at which the current decreases.
Back-up current
20 mA max.
Caution
- Operating electrical loads while measuring the back-up current can damage the circuit tester.
Battery removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Battery recharging
Warning
Keep any flammable away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas
of the battery fluid may catch fire, and cause serious injury or death.
Caution
When removing the battery, disc ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Wiper and washer switch inspection
Windshield Wiper And Washer Switch
Without vehicle-speed sensing type wipers
1. Remove the wiper and washer switch. (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Inspect for continuity between the wiper and washer switch terminals using
an ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Generator removal/installation
Warning
When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with
generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire,
and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative
cables before performing the following operation.
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