Mazda 3 charging system failure
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Mazda 3 charging system failure
Hi,
I didn't use my 06 Mazda 3 for 4 weeks. It wouldn't start when I tried. I got a jump start; but car died as I was taking it out of the garage. AAA said it has a charging system failure though the battery was ok.
I don't know much about the mechanics of cars. What exactly does a charging system failure mean ? Can 4 weeks of not using a mazda 3 cause a charging system failure ? Assuming a typical failure here any idea (ballpark number) how much this is going to cost me ?
-Ram.
I didn't use my 06 Mazda 3 for 4 weeks. It wouldn't start when I tried. I got a jump start; but car died as I was taking it out of the garage. AAA said it has a charging system failure though the battery was ok.
I don't know much about the mechanics of cars. What exactly does a charging system failure mean ? Can 4 weeks of not using a mazda 3 cause a charging system failure ? Assuming a typical failure here any idea (ballpark number) how much this is going to cost me ?
-Ram.
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You will need to get the battery recharged & then load tested to check its integrity.
Then get the car running & check the output of the alternator.
The output of the alternator is controlled by the PCM.
Then get the car running & check the output of the alternator.
The output of the alternator is controlled by the PCM.
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The battery was ok. Looks like the alternator might be busted.
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