I found this on the web: http://www.mazdaforum.com/m_29848/tm.htm The problem may be the alternator or the regulator. Must I replace the entire alternator if the problem is the regulator? Most modern alternators have the regulator built in.
I've read that the 98 does not have one but turns off by themselves after 2 minutes or so. Going to test it out on my 99.
Take it to the Mazda dealership they can hook up a scantool and disable it.
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you have to loosen the top alternator bolt alowing the alternator to swing forward loosening the belt