Coil Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the plug hole plate..
4. Disconnect the OCV connector.
5. Measure the resistance between terminals A and B using an ohmmeter.
6.9—7.5 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Spool Valve Operation Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the OCV..
4. Verify that the spool valve in the OCV is in the maximum valve timing advance position as indicated in the figure.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
5. Verify that the battery is fully charged..
If not as specified, recharge the battery..
NOTE:
When applying battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals, the connection can be either of the following:
Positive battery cable to terminal A, negative battery cable to terminal B
Positive battery cable to terminal B, negative battery cable to terminal A
6. Apply battery positive voltage between the OCV terminals and verify that the spool valve operates and moves to the maximum valve timing retard position.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
7. Stop applying battery positive voltage and verify that the spool valve returns to the maximum valve timing advance position.
If not as specified, replace the OCV..
8. Install the OCV..
Operating Tips for Audio System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead ...
Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
...
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...