No-load Test

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Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Connect the starter, battery, and a tester as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Starter Circuit Diagram - 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