On-vehicle Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that the battery is fully charged.
- Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
- Measure the voltage at terminals S and B when the ignition switch is at START position.
- If the voltage is within the specification, remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the wiring harness, ignition switch, and transaxle range switch.
Specification
- Above 8 V