No-Load Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Mazda Protege, 1998 Mazda Millenia, 1998 Mazda MPV, and 1998 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove starter. Connect fully-charged 12-volt battery, voltmeter and ammeter to starter. See Figure . Using remote starter wires or jumper, engage solenoid. Starter should spin smoothly. Compare readings with specifications. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. If voltage is less than specified or amperage is more than specified, repair or replace as necessary.
NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millenia, MPV, 626 | ||||
| Voltage (Minimum) | 11 | |||
| Amperage (Maximum) | 90 | |||
| Protege | ||||
| 1.5L | ||||
| Denso Starter | ||||
| Voltage (Minimum) | 11 | |||
| Amperage (Maximum) | 50 | |||
| Mitsubishi Starter | ||||
| Voltage (Minimum) | 11 | |||
| Amperage (Maximum) | 60 | |||
| 1.8L | ||||
| Voltage (Minimum) | 11 | |||
| Amperage (Maximum) | 90 | |||