REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
			Overview
			Power supply system
				Accumulator battery
					Checking the state of charge of the battery
					Battery voltage
					Test under load
					Leakage Current
					Charging the battery
					Charging the battery fully discharged
					Battery care
					Storage Battery
					Removing and installing the battery
				Generator
				Starter
			Lighting system
			Screen wipers and washer
			Immobiliser
			Electrical Inspections
			Tables
		Body

Leakage Current

Make sure that the ignition switch is in the off position, and the key removed from the ignition.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Measure the current between the negative pole of the battery and the negative battery cable.

If the leakage current is not correct, measure the leakage current by removing one by one the fuses in the main fuse box and the fuse box.

ATTENTION

Inclusion of electrical consumers in the measurement of leakage current can cause damage to the measuring instrument.

Standard current: 20 mA (maximum).

Check and repair wiring and connectors fuse when removing that measure the current decreased.

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