Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

STARTING SYSTEM - Brush / Starter Interlock Switch

G-29prose procedure

Brush

If the brushes are worn beyond the wear limit or if the wear is near the limit, replace the brushes.
Standardbrush length
17mm (0.67 in)
Wear limitbrush length
11.5mm (0.45 in)

STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH

The clutch pedal must be depressed during starting for battery power to be supplied to the starter.

Inspection

Interlock switch inspection

  1. 1
    Disconnect the interlock switch connector.
    Illustration of an interlock switch connector being checked with an ohmmeter to test continuity.
    05U0GX-075
  2. 2
    Check continuity of the switch with an ohmmeter.
  3. 4
    If not as specified, replace the interlock switch.

Interlock switch continuity

Depressed
ContinuityYes
Released
ContinuityNo

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