Mazda 3 Service Manual: Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
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Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touching it with the foil.
3. Connect the positive lead of the tester to the positive side of each filament and the negative lead to ground.
4. Gradually slide the positive lead from the positive side to the negative side and verify that the voltage decreases accordingly.
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If the voltage changes rapidly, the filament has a malfunction. Repair the filament.
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Measured part
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Voltage (Reference)
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(1) to (2) |
Approx. 11 V to 0 V |
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire ...
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the ...
Other materials:
Parameter Setting Procedure When Tire Size Is Changed
CAUTION:
If the wheel and tire sizes are changed, a discrepancy with the speedometer
needle whereby it exceeds the allowable range could result in a malfunction.
If the wheel and tire sizes are changed, perform the following procedure to
change the tire size parameter setting.
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Ignition Switch Inspection [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start
System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the ignition switch..
4. Verify that the continuity between the ignition switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the ignition switch.
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High Beam Control System
(HBC)
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the
vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to
automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on .
While driving the vehicle at a s ...