Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

STARTING SYSTEM — STARTER Removal / Installation (ATX) and Performance Inspection

G-36prose procedure

ATX (automatic transaxle) starter mounting shown.

(ATX)

Parts DiagramFig. fig1
Parts diagram
#Part NameNotes
1Negative battery cable
2Intake air hose
3Terminal S and B wire
4Fuel filter (High pressure side)
5StarterDisassembly / Assembly ... page G-38; Inspection ... page G-40

Performance Inspection

Magnetic switch

Disconnect the terminal S wire, and perform the following tests.

Pull-in test

Connect battery positive voltage as shown and verify that the pinion is ejected.

Hold-in test

After completing the pull-in test, disconnect the wire from terminal M (with the pinion left ejected) and verify that the pinion does not return.

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