battery MAZDA 626 1987 Owners Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible cause Remedy Page
Starter does not turn at all, or Its turning speed Is too slow to start the engine.
Battery and related parts Poor contact of battery terminals Poor grounding of negative cable Voltage drop caused by discharged battery Insufficient voltage caused by battery malfunction
Clean and tighten Clean and repair Recharge Replace
5- 8
5- 8 5- 8
Ignition switch and related parts Poor contact of ignition switch Loose ignition switch wiring or connector Broken wire between ignition switch and magnetic switch
Replace Repair Repair or replace 5-38,45,56,66
Magnetic switch and related parts Loose wiring and/or connectors Burnt magnetic switch contact plate or improper contact Broken wire in magnetic switch pull-in coil Broken wire magnetic switch holding coil
Repair Replace
Replace Replace
5-38,45,56,66 5-43,54,64,74
5-43,54,64,74 5-43,54.64,74
Starter Poor contact of brushes
Fatigued brush spring Poor grounding of field coil Poor soldering of field coil Commutator mulfunction Grounded armature Worn parts
Adjust contact or replace Replace Replace Repair Repair or Replace Replace Replace
5-43,54,64,74
Starting problem Gasoline engine Insufficient battery capacity Malfunction of spark plug (s)
Loose positive terminal Damaged distributor cap or rotor Ignition coil malfunction laniter malfunction
Recharge Clean, adjust or replace Tighten Replace Replace Renlane
5— 8 5— 9
5—16 5—10 5-16,20
Diesel engine Insufficient battery capacity QSS svstem malfunction Recharge ReDlace 5— 8 5-76
Starter turns but pinion gear does not mesh with ring gear
Starter Tip of overrunning clutch pinion is worn Weakened overrunning clutch drive spring Worn overrunning clutch Improper sliding of spline
Worn bushing Worn ring gear
Replace Replace Replace Adjust contact and repair, or replace Replace ReDlace
5-40,54,70
Starter turns continuously (does not stop) Magnetic switch Sticking contact place of magnetic switch Layer shorting coil of magnetic switch Ignition switch does not return
Replace Replace Rfinlanfi
5-43,54,64,74 5-43,54,64,74
Misfiring Dirty or damaged spark plug (s) Malfunction of wiring, or open circuit Damaged distributor cap
Clean or replace Repair or Replace Replace
5- 9 5—10 5—16
Discharging of battery Alternator Loose drive belt Grounded or broken stator coil Broken rotor coil Poor contact of brush and slip ring
Malfunction of rectifier Malfunction of IC regulator Battery and related parts Insufficient or unsuitable battery electrolyte Malfunction of battery electrode (internal short-circuit) Poor contact of battery terminal (s) Excessive electric load
Adjust Replace Replace Clean, repair or replace Replace Replace
Adjust Replace
Clean and tighten Check power consump-tion and short circuit
5-37 5-32 5-32 5-32
5-34
5— 8 5- 8
5— 8
Overcharging of battery IC regulator malfunction Operating in extremely high temperature Replace Reoair
Poor acceleration Mis-adjusted ignition timing Distributor malfunction Adjust Repair or replace 5—11 5—11
Knocking Mis-adjusted ignition timing | Distributor malfunction Adjust Repair or replace 5—11 5—11
76G05X-003
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5 BATTERY
BATTERY
INSPECTION
Terminal and Cable
1. Check the tightness of the terminals to ensure good
electrical connections. Clean the terminals and coat
them with grease after tightening the terminal.
2. Inspect for corroded or frayed battery cables.
3. Check the rubber protector on the positive termi-
nal for proper coverage.
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Electrolyte Level
1. Check whether or not the electrolyte level lies be-
tween the "UPPER LEVEL" and the "LOWER
LEVEL" lines.
2. If low, add distilled water by the "UPPER LEVEL".
Do not overfill.
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Specific Gravity
1. Measure the specific gravity by using a
hydrometer.
2. If the specific gravity reading is standard or less,
recharge the battery.
Standard gravity: 1.22
Fully charged gravity: 1.27—1.29
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RECHARGE
Quick Charge
1. Remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Remove all the vent caps.
3. Perform a quick charge (6A or above, but max.
20 A).
4. Add distilled water if necessary while charging.
5. Cool the battery not to exceed the electrolyte tem-
perature over 55°C (131 °F) while charging.
6. Charge once more if the specific gravity is under
fully charged gravity.
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SPARK PLUG 5
Slow Charge
1. Stop the engine
2. Turn all the accessories off.
3. Remove the negative battery cable.
4. Perform a slow charge (3.5A to 4.5A).
5. Add distilled water if necessary while charging.
6. Charge once more if the specific gravity is under
fully charged gravity.
4BG05X-010
SPARK PLUG
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Note the following points:
1. When the high-tension lead is to be pulled off, be
sure to pull the boot itself, and not the wire.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 15—23 N-m
(1.5—2.3 m-kg, 10.8—16.6 ft-lb)
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Wear and adhesion or cabon
INSPECTION
Check the following points. If a problem is found, re-
place the spark plug.
1. Damaged insulation
2. Worn electrodes
3. Carbon deposits
If cleaning is necessary, use a plug cleaner or a
wire brush. Clean the upper insulator also.
4. Damaged gasket
5. Burnt condition of spark insulator
6. If it is black with carbon deposits, either misfiring
due to improper proportions of gas and air or over-
heating of the plug may have occurred.
Plug gap:
FE (12VALVE) and FE DOHC Leaded fuel
model:
0.70—0.80 mm (0.028—0.031 in)
FE (8VALVE) and FE DOHC Unleaded fuel
model:
1.0—1.10 mm (0.039—0.043 in)
Others:
0.75—0.85 mm (0.030—0.034 in)
76G05X-005
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5 IGNITER
(FE
DOHC)
76G05X-018
IGNITER
INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the center high tension lead from the
distributor cap.
2. Hold it with insulated pliers approx. 5—10 mm
(0.20—0.39 in) from a ground.
3. Turn th ignition switch ON.
4. Remove the rubber seal from the igniter connector.
5. Apply battery voltage to terminal A (LR) with a jum-
per wire.
6. Check that a strong blue spark is visible when the
wire is disconnected.
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If no spark is seen, connect a voltmeter between
terminal B (B) and terminal C (YL), and check for
battery voltage.
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8. Repeat steps 5 and check
that
the voltage changes
to 2—3V.
9.
If
the voltage is not as specified, replace the igniter.
10.
If
the voltage is as specified, check the ignition coil
and high tension lead.
76G05X-021
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5 ALTERNATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
76G05X-023
86U05X-008
Caution
a) Be sure the battery connections are not
reversed, because this will damage the rec-
tifier.
b) Do not use high-voltage testers such as a
megger, because they will damage the rec-
tifier.
c) Remember that battery voltage is always
applied to the alternator B terminal.
d) Do not ground the L terminal while the en-
gine is running.
e) Do not start the engine while the connec-
tor is disconnected from the L and S ter-
minals.
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5 ALTERNATOR
3. Alternator warning light operates properly, but battery discharged
OK
NG OK
1
a) Poor connection between B terminal and positive battery cable
b) Poor connection of negative battery cable c) Poor connection between alternator connector (2-pin) and positive battery terminal d) Stator coil or diodes malfunction (Refer to page 5—32 or 5—34.)
Perform TEST 2. (Refer to page 5--25.)
NG
Perform TEST 3. (Refer to Dage 5--26.)
I OK
Perfrom TEST 4. (Refer to page 5--26.)
NG
Perform TEST 5 (F Refer to page 5—26)
OK
Alternator normal.
Check other electrical components.
NG
Alternator normal.
Check other electrical components.
Perform TEST 5. (Refer to page 5—26.)
OK
Stator coil, diode, main fuse, or wiring har-ness between B ternimal and battery mal-function.
(Refer to page 5—32 or 5—34.)
IC regulator, bush, or rotor coil malfunction. (Refer to page 5—32 or 5—33)
NG
76G05X-027
4. Battery overcharged
Less than 14.1V
(At 20°C, 68°F)
More than 14.7V
(At 20oC,68°F)
IC regulator malfunction,
Perform TES T 6. (Refer to page 5—27.)
NG OK
Wiring harness malfunction.
76G05X-028
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ALTERNATOR 5
Warning
Disconnect the nagative battery terminal when disconnect or reconnect B terminal.
TEST 1
1. Disconnect the alternator connector (2-pin).
2. Connect the SST.
4. Connect the red clip of the adapter harness to the battery
(
+
),
and check that the red
lamp and green lamp illuminate.
5. Start the engine and check that both lamps go off.
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TEST 2
1. Connect an ammeter (75A min.) between the wire and the B terminal.
2. Turn all headlights and accessories on, and depress the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine and check that output current is 70A (RF-CX: 75A) or more at
2,500—3,000 rpm of the engine speed.
Caution
Do not ground the B terminal.
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B terminal
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ALTERNATOR 5
TEST 6
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Turn all electric loads off and release
the brake pedal.
3. Check that voltage between S terminal
and ground is battery voltage.
S terminal
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76G05X-030
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REMOVAL (GASOLINE)
Remove in the sequence shown in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire and connector from the al-
ternator.
3. Remove the bolts.
4. Remove the V-belt.
-5. Remove the alternator to upper side (LHD) or lower
side (RHD).
REMOVAL (DIESEL)
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the right hand driveshaft (Refer to Sec-
tion 9).
3. Disconnect the wire and connector from the al-
ternator.
4. Loosen the idle pulley nuts and remove the drive
belts.
5. Remove the bolts and remove the alternator from
under the vehicle.
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5 STARTER (GASOLINE ENGINE, 0.85, 0.95 KW TYPE)
STARTER (GASOLINE
ENGINE, 0.85, 0.95
KW TYPE)
STARTING SYSTEM CIRCUIT
76G05X-039
START
i Turn ON
(S) terminal
0
t* t
Voltmeter
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Charge the battery fully before starting the following
inspections.
A. If the magnetic switch dose not function dur-
ing starting.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the start position.
2. Measure the voltage between the S terminal and
ground.
3. If the measured value is standard voltage or more,
there is starter malfunction.
4. If it is less than standard voltage, there is a mal-
function in the wiring.
Standard voltage: 8 V
Caution
If the magnetic switch is hot, it may not func-
tion even though the voltage is standard volt-
age or more.
B.lf the starter won't crank, or if the cranking
speed is slow.
The problem may be a malfunction of the starter
or in the wiring.
Note
The cranking speed is greatly affected by the
viscosity of the engine oil.
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STARTER (GASOLINE ENGINE, 0.85, 0.95 KW TYPE) 5
76G05X-040
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the wiring from the starter.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with
safety stands.
4. Remove the intake manifold bracket. (Fuel Injec-
tion Engine)
5. Remove the starter bolts.
6. Draw out the starter from lower side of the vehicle.
Installation in the revers order of removal.
Tightening torque
Bolts 37—52 N m
(3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
B terminal 9.8—11.8 N-m
(1.0—1.2 m-kg, 87—104 in-lb)
Intake manifold bracket bolt
37—52 N-m (3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
Nut
19—25 N-m (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb)
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. Disassemble in the numbered order shown in the figure.
2. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. 4BG05X-049
4BG05X-075
1. Magnetic switch
2. Bolt
3. Rear cover
4. Brush-holder assembly
5. Yoke
6. Lever
7. Drive housing
(front cover)
8. Drive pinion
9. Armature
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