Starter Relay Inspection (On Vehicle); Starter Inspection (On Vehicle); Starter Removal/Installation - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

STARTING SYSTEM
STARTER RELAY
lnspection (on-vehicle)
1. Check the starter relay housing ground.
2. Place the transmission in P or N (AT) or depress the clutch
pedal (MT).
3.Turn the ignition switch to START and measure the
voltage between the starter relay start terminal and the
relay housing ground. Measure the voltage between the
output terminal and relay housing ground.
Specification : 12.00-1 2.45V
4. If not as specified, check the wiring harness, ignition
switch, anti-theft relay, clutch pedal position switch (MT),
and parktneutral position switch (AT). If OK, replace the
starter relay.
STARTER
Inspection (on-vehicle)
1. Measure the battery voltage.
Specification: Above 12.4V
2.
Crank the engine, and verify that the starter turns smoothly.
3. If
the starter does not turn, check the voltage at Terminal
B and Terminal S, with the ignition switch in START
and the clutch pedal depressed (MT) or transmission in
park or neutral (AT).
4.
If the voltage is more than 8V, remove and inspect the
starter. If the voltage is less than BV, check the wiring
harness, ignition switch, anti-theft relay, starter relay,
clutch pedal position switch (MT), and parklneutral
position switch (AT).
5BUOGX-041
Removal / Installation
Warning
When servicing the starter or performing any maintenance in the area of the starter, note that
the heavy gauge input lead connected to the starter solenoid is hot at all times. Make sure the
protective cap is installed over the terminal and is replaced after service.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, and support it with safety stands.
3. Remove the starter, referring to Removal Note. (Refer to page G-57.)
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.