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Without Using GR8-1291

WARNING:
  • Keep all flames away from the battery, otherwise evaporated gas from the battery fluid may catch fire and cause serious injury.
  • Remove the battery filler caps when recharging to prevent battery deformation or damage.
CAUTION:
  • Do not quick charge for more than 30 min. Otherwise, it will damage the battery.
  1. Remove the battery and then place it in a pan of water.
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Charger To Battery
    G08150260Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the battery filler caps.
  3. Connect a battery charger to the battery and adjust the charging current as follows.

    Battery slow charge current 

    • 55D23L (48): 4.5-5.5 A
    • 75D23L (52): 5.0-6.0 A

      Battery quick charge current [30 min] 

    • 55D23L (48): 30 A
    • 75D23L (52): 35 A
  4. After the battery is recharged, verify that the voltage is within the specification and remains at the same value for 1 h or more  after the recharging has been completed.
    • If not within specification, replace the battery.

      Standard voltage 

    • 12.4 V or more