No-load Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.
Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not within the specification, replace the starter.
  Starter no-load test voltage
  
  11 V
  
  Starter no-load test current
  
  90 A or less
  
  Fig 1: Starter - Circuit Diagram
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.