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: Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
If the fuel level is low, and
turn an amber color. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action.
NOTE
After refueling, it m ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Passenger-side air bag module removal/installation
Warning
Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the
air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE
WARNINGS before handling the air bag module. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.)
Due to the adoption of 2-step deployment control in both the
pass ...