Battery, alternator and starter Mazda 3 (BK)
Electrical supply system — general description
The power supply system consists of a generator, a voltage regulator and a battery. When these devices work together, they supply power to such consumers of electricity...
The power supply system consists of a generator, a voltage regulator and a battery. When these devices work together, they supply power to such consumers of electricity...
Battery — General Description
The vehicle covered in this manual has a 12-volt electrical system. The body ground is connected to the negative terminal of the battery. The battery is located in the...
The vehicle covered in this manual has a 12-volt electrical system. The body ground is connected to the negative terminal of the battery. The battery is located in the...
Checking the battery charge level
Caution: Since the acid contained in the battery is poisonous, exercise caution when working with the battery. The acid causes skin burns and corrosion, do not allow it...
Caution: Since the acid contained in the battery is poisonous, exercise caution when working with the battery. The acid causes skin burns and corrosion, do not allow it...
Battery leakage current
Make sure the ignition switch is in the off position and the key is removed from the ignition. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Measure the current...
Make sure the ignition switch is in the off position and the key is removed from the ignition. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Measure the current...
Charging the battery
Warning: Do not bring open flame sources near the battery, otherwise the battery electrolyte may ignite and cause injury. Caution: To prevent deformation or damage to...
Warning: Do not bring open flame sources near the battery, otherwise the battery electrolyte may ignite and cause injury. Caution: To prevent deformation or damage to...
Charging a completely discharged battery
Use the following procedure to recharge a completely discharged battery. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals with an accurate voltmeter. If the measured value...
Use the following procedure to recharge a completely discharged battery. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals with an accurate voltmeter. If the measured value...
Caring for your battery
To ensure that your battery lasts longer and maintains its maximum capacity, the following conditions must be met. The battery and its surrounding parts should be kept...
To ensure that your battery lasts longer and maintains its maximum capacity, the following conditions must be met. The battery and its surrounding parts should be kept...
Storage of the battery
Batteries that are not used for a long time discharge themselves and may be subject to sulfation of the plates. If such batteries are charged with a fast charger, they...
Batteries that are not used for a long time discharge themselves and may be subject to sulfation of the plates. If such batteries are charged with a fast charger, they...
Removal and installation the battery
Fig. 7.6. Dismantling components of the battery: 1 – negative terminal wire; 2 – positive terminal wire; 3 – mounting bracket; 4 – battery; 5 – lower tray Remove in the...
Fig. 7.6. Dismantling components of the battery: 1 – negative terminal wire; 2 – positive terminal wire; 3 – mounting bracket; 4 – battery; 5 – lower tray Remove in the...
Checking the generator on the car
Check the voltage at the generator terminals. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure the alternator belt deflection and tension are within the specified...
Check the voltage at the generator terminals. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure the alternator belt deflection and tension are within the specified...
Checking the current strength at the generator terminals
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure the alternator belt deflection and tension are within the specified values. Disconnect the cable from the negative...
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Make sure the alternator belt deflection and tension are within the specified values. Disconnect the cable from the negative...
Removal and installation the generator
Warning! When the battery is connected, a flashover may occur between the vehicle body and the B terminal. This may result in injury, fire, or damage to the vehicle's...
Warning! When the battery is connected, a flashover may occur between the vehicle body and the B terminal. This may result in injury, fire, or damage to the vehicle's...
Removal and installation of high-voltage wires
Caution: High-voltage wires must be installed in the same order as they were installed previously, otherwise it may damage the engine electrical equipment. Removing the...
Caution: High-voltage wires must be installed in the same order as they were installed previously, otherwise it may damage the engine electrical equipment. Removing the...
Checking the starter on a car
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the crankshaft with the starter and make sure that the starter operates smoothly, without any extraneous noise. If operation...
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the crankshaft with the starter and make sure that the starter operates smoothly, without any extraneous noise. If operation...
Checking the starter without load
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Fig. 7.10. Connection diagram of a voltmeter and ammeter to the starter Connect a voltmeter and ammeter to the starter as shown...
Make sure the battery is fully charged. Fig. 7.10. Connection diagram of a voltmeter and ammeter to the starter Connect a voltmeter and ammeter to the starter as shown...
Removal and installation the starter
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the air intake duct. Remove the intake manifold bracket. Fig. 7.11. Removing the starter: 1 – connector...
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the air intake duct. Remove the intake manifold bracket. Fig. 7.11. Removing the starter: 1 – connector...
Checking the voltage at the generator terminals
Table 7.2. Checking the voltage at the generator terminals * Turn on the following power consumers one by one: headlights; heater fan motor; rear window heater.
Table 7.2. Checking the voltage at the generator terminals * Turn on the following power consumers one by one: headlights; heater fan motor; rear window heater.
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