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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard
Battery Inspection: Battery
1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Battery
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- Inspect the battery in the following procedure.
BATTERY INSPECTION
| Step | Inspection | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measure open circuit voltage of battery. | Above 12.4 V | Go to Step 3. |
| Below 12.4 V | Go to next step. | ||
| 2 | Quick charge for 30 min and recheck voltage. | Above 12.4 V | Go to next step. |
| Below 12.4 V | Replace battery. | ||
| 3 | Apply load test (see load test chart) to battery using a battery load tester and record battery voltage after 15 s. Is voltage more than specification? | Yes | Battery okay. |
| No | Replace battery. |
LOAD TEST CHART
| Battery | Load (A) |
|---|---|
| 55D23L | 180 |
| 80D26L | 195 |
BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE WITH LOAD
| Approximate battery temp. | Minimum voltage (V) |
|---|---|
| 21 °C {70 °F} | 9.6 |
| 15 °C {60 °F} | 9.5 |
| 10 °C {50 °F} | 9.4 |
| 4 °C {40 °F} | 9.3 |
| -1 °C {30 °F} | 9.1 |
| -7 °C {20 °F} | 8.9 |
| -12 °C {10 °F} | 8.7 |
| -18 °C {0 °F} | 8.5 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.