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No-Load Test

With starter on bench, connect a fully-charged 12-volt battery to starter. Connect a voltmeter and ammeter to starter circuit. See Fig 1. Check no load specification. See NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. If not within specifications, disassemble and inspect starter components.

NO-LOAD TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
B2200 (A/T)
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 3000 RPM (Minimum)
B2600i
Voltage 11.5 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 4000 RPM (Minimum)
MPV
4-Cylinder Engine
Standard (1.2kW)
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 4000 RPM (Minimum)
Heavy Duty (1.4kW)
Voltage 11.5 Volts
Current 100 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 3000 RPM (Minimum)
V6 Engine
Standard (1.4kW)
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 3000 RPM (Minimum)
Heavy Duty (1.7kW)
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 2900 RPM (Minimum)
MX-6 & 626
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 3000 RPM (Minimum)
RX7
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 3000 RPM (Minimum)
929
Voltage 11.0 Volts
Current 90 Amps (Maximum)
Shaft Speed 2900 RPM (Minimum)
Fig 1: Starter Test Circuit Diagrams
G90E02336Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: Tests must be performed with starter assembled and field lead ("M") from starter disconnected at the solenoid.
CAUTION: Do not engage starter solenoid for more than 10 seconds during testing or damage to coil winding may result.