Brush spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Measure the force of the brush spring using a spring pressure gauge.
- Read the spring pressure gauge at the brush tip projection of 2 mm {0.08 in}.
- If not within specification, replace the brush spring.
Generator brush spring force
Standard: 4.1-5.3 N {0.42-0.54 kgf, 1.0-1.1 lbf}
Minimum: 1.7 N {0.17 kgf, 0.38 lbf}