Brush Spring
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 {0.079 in}.
- Replace the brush spring if necessary.
Generator brush spring force
Standard: 4.1-5.3 N {0.42-0.54 kgf, 0.92-1.19 lbf}
Minimum: 1.7 N {0.17 kgf, 0.38 lbf}