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System Tests: Notes

SYMPTOM INDEX

Symptom Perform Test
Charging System Warning Indicator Is ON With Engine Running (3.0L) A 
Charging System Warning Indicator is ON With Engine Running (2.0L) B 
Charging System Overcharges Battery - Battery Voltage Is Greater Than 15.5 Volts (3.0L) C 
Charging System Overcharges Battery - Battery Voltage Greater Than 15.5 Volts (2.0L) D 
Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running & The Battery Increases Voltage (3.0L) E 
Charging System Warning Indicator Is On With Engine Running & The System Increases Voltage (2.0L) F 
Charging System Warning Indicator Is OFF & Ignition Switch Is In RUN Position With Engine OFF. (3.0L) G 
Charging System Warning Indicator Is Off With Ignition Switch In Run Position With Engine Off (2.0L) H 
Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers (3.0L) I 
Charging System Warning Indicator Flickers (2.0L) J 
Generator Is Noisy K 
Radio Interference L 
Fig 1: Identifying Charging System Connectors
G00048381Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Powertrain Control Module Connector Terminals
G96F31315Courtesy of MAZDA MOTOR CO