Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON and verify that the generator warning light illuminates.
4. Verify that the generator warning light turns off after the engine is started.
Generator
Voltage
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Turn off all electrical loads.
4. Turn the engine switch to start the engine and verify that the generator rotates smoothly without any noise while the engine is running.
5. Measure the voltage at the terminals shown in the table.
Standard voltage
* : Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the voltage reading increases.
- Headlights
- Blower motor
- Rear window defroster
Current
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Connect an ammeter, capable of reading 120 A or above, between generator terminal B and the wiring harness.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Turn off all electrical loards.
7. Start the engine and increase the engine speed to 2,000-2,500 rpm.
8. Turn the following electrical loads on and verify that the current reading increases.
- If generator terminal B current will not increase, repair or replace the generator as necessary.
Note
Standard current (Reference)
Measuring conditions Room temperature: 20 °C {68 ° F} Voltage: 13.5 V
Engine hot
* : Must not be 0 A
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Lane Departure Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, the lane
departure warning (beep sound, rumble sound*1, or steering wheel vibration) is activated
and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is
indicated in the multi-information display and ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine control system operation inspection
Main Relay Operation Inspection
Verify that the main relay clicks when the ignition switch is turned to ON
position and off.
If there is no operation sound, inspect the following.
- Main relay (See RELAY INSPECTION.)
- Harness and connector between ignition switch and main relay termi ...