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:
Check Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Airflow Inspection
1. Remove the vacuum hose..
2. Blow air into the vacuum hose using your mouth from the vacuum pump side and
verify that the air flows to the intake manifold side, then blow air from the intake
manifold side and verify that the air does not flow to the vacuum pump side.
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Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the column bearing for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the measurement of the steering shaft indicated in the figure
is as specified.
If not within the specification replace the steering shaft component.
Steering shaft length
315—320 mm {12.41—12.59 ...
Power Steering Fluid Inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Verify that the fluid level is between MAX and MIN of the sub tank when the
engine is cold.
If the fluid is not at the specified level, adjust the fluid level (MIN-MAX
on sub tank) by adding/draining the fluid.
Power steering fluid type
Mazda Gen ...
