Mazda 3 Service Manual: Active Command Modes Inspection [Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)]
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “BSML” or “BSMR”.
3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
4. Perform the active command modes function, inspect the operations for each parts.
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If the operation of output parts cannot be verified after the active command mode inspection is performed, this could indicate the possibility of an open or short circuit, sticking, or operation malfunction in the output parts.
Safety Systems
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Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Bracket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Remove the BSM control module..
5. Remove the nuts.
6. Remove the clip.
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Other materials:
Light Switch Inspection
Vehicles Without Auto Light System
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the light switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the light switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the light ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Control Module Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the rear combination light..
3. Remove the rear bumper..
4. Connect the negative battery cable..
5. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage
Tables.
If the voltage or continuity is not as specif ...
Opening the Hood
With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of
center when facing the vehicle.
Grasp the support r ...
