No-load Test

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Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See BATTERY INSPECTION .)
Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Connecting Starter, Battery, And Tester (No-Load Test)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Operate the starter and verify that it rotates smoothly.
- If the starter does not rotate smoothly, inspect the starter unit.
Measure the voltage and current while the starter is operating.
- If not within specification, replace the starter.
Starter no-load test voltage

11 V

Starter no-load test current

SKYACTIV-G 2.0: 95 A or less

SKYACTIV-G 2.5: 90 A or less