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Battery check Mazda MX-5 1989 - 2005 | Haynes Manuals

Battery check Mazda MX-5 1989 - 2005 | Haynes Manuals

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MX-5

Mazda MX-5

1989 - 2005
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Find your vehicle
- step 1
Locate the battery - it is in the boot
- step 2
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
- step 3
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
- step 4
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION ⠀ “ if using a spanner to tighten terminal, be careful not to short it on the bodywork
- step 5
Check battery is generally secure. If loose, tighten the battery retainer
- step 6
To tighten, a 13mm socket or spanner is needed. Not too tight because you may damage the battery casing. If you have to replace the battery or alternator, click below

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