Battery, alternator and starter Mazda 323 (BG)

Removing and installing the battery
Attention! When the battery is disconnected, the data from the fault memory of the engine control unit, anti-lock system, as well as other constantly operating devices...

Checking the battery
There are two possibilities for checking the battery. Depending on the test method, different measuring instruments are needed. Electrolyte Density Check 1. Checking the...

Battery drains by itself
Depending on the equipment of the vehicle, the energy consumption of permanent consumers is added to the self-discharge of the battery. Therefore, the battery on a...

Charging the battery
1. Never short-circuit the battery, which means do not connect the plus and minus poles. If a short circuit occurs, the battery will become hot and may explode. Do not...

Storage of the battery
Batteries that are not used for a long time will discharge on their own and may be susceptible to sulfation. If such batteries are charged with a quick charger, they do...

General description of the generator
MAZDA 323 is equipped with an alternator. Depending on the model and equipment, generators with a capacity of 55 A or 65 A can be installed. The power is indicated on...

Alternator Safety Precautions
When working on the electrical system in the engine compartment, be sure to disconnect the battery ground cable. Attention! This erases the data from the memory of the...

Alternator voltage test
1. Connect a voltmeter between the positive and negative poles of the battery. 2. Start the engine. When starting, the voltage should not fall below 8 V (at outside...

Removal and installation of the generator
Gas engine Removing 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. Attention! This erases the data from the engine fault memory or the radio's security code. Before...

Generator components
1. Put on the oil hoses and secure with clamps or screw with cap nuts. Check oil level, top up if necessary. 2. Put on the vacuum hoses and secure with clamps. 3....

Generator disassembly / replacement of carbon brushes
The carbon brushes of the generator wear out rather slowly; on average every 120,000 km. It is recommended to replace the brushes a little earlier, for this the...

Removal and installation of a starter
A starter is needed to start an internal combustion engine. The starter should accelerate the engine to 300 rpm. This only happens when the starter is working flawlessly...

Check / replacement of the traction relay of a starter
Switching scheme In the event of a malfunction of the traction relay, the gear in the starter does not enter the ring gear of the flywheel. Because of this, the starter...