Magnetic Clutch Inspection
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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect battery to terminal A of magnetic clutch and ground to A/C compressor body.
- Verify that the magnetic clutch operates.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the magnetic clutch. (See MAGNETIC CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)