Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.

The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obtain high torque.

Operation
For starter cut-off control details, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Starter Removal/Installation [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Starting System [Skyactiv G 2.0]Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents
and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear
seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out
of the way when not in use.
The driver ...
Pressure Control Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the pressure control valve assembly..
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 36 kPa {0.37 kgf/cm2, 5.2 psi} or more. Doing so
will damage the pressure control valve and evaporative hose.
2. Apply a pressure of 36 kPa {0.37 kgf/cm2, 5.2 psi} to port A.
3. Verify that ther ...
Electrical Fan Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Outline
Through cooling of the radiator and condenser by operation of the cooling
fan according to vehicle conditions, engine reliability and cooling performance
have been improved.
Block Diagram
Operation
The PCM determines the demand airflow volume by the following c ...