Mazda MX-5 Miata (1997+). Manual - part 97

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STARTER - DIRECT DRIVE 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Direct Drive

  

Fig. 5: Starting System Wiring Diagram 

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STARTER - DIRECT DRIVE 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Direct Drive

  

STARTER - REDUCTION GEAR

1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Reduction Gear 

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 

Reduction gear starter is a conventional 12-volt, 4-pole, brush-type starter. The integral solenoid is attached to 
the drive housing. 

Gear reduction is performed by coaxial planetary gear set. See Fig. 1 .

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STARTER - REDUCTION GEAR 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Reduction Gear

  

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STARTER - REDUCTION GEAR 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Reduction Gear

  

Fig. 1: Reduction Gear Type Starters 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

TROUBLE SHOOTING 

 

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata 

STARTER - REDUCTION GEAR 1997 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Mazda - Starters - Reduction Gear