Bench Testing: Stator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Mazda Protege, 1998 Mazda Millenia, 1998 Mazda MPV, and 1998 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check continuity between stator coil leads and stator core. See Figure. If continuity exists, replace stator. Check continuity between leads of stator coil. If continuity does not exist, replace stator.