Mazda 3 Service Manual: Headlight Leveling Actuator Inspection
NOTE:
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Headlight leveling actuator are integrated with the front combination light.
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For the actuator inspection of the headlight auto leveling system, perform the headlight leveling actuator operation inspection..
1. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Lists.
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If the voltage is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Lists, inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)”.
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If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the front combination light.
Terminal Voltage List (Reference)
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Terminal
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Signal
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Connection
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Test condition
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Voltage (V)/Continuity
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Action
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F |
Headlight leveling actuator signal |
Headlight leveling switch |
Light switch at HEAD position |
Switch position 0 position |
approx. 10.5 |
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Switch position 1 position |
approx. 9.2 |
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Switch position 2 position |
approx. 6.2 |
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Switch position 3 position |
approx. 4.9 |
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I |
Headlight leveling actuator power supply |
Headlight relay (LO) |
Light switch at HEAD position |
B+ |
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Light switch at OFF position |
1.0 or less |
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L |
GND |
Headlight leveling switch Body ground |
Under any condition |
1.0 or less |
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Headlight Bulb Removal/Installation
Halogen Type
Low-beam
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove the adaptor.
5. Remove the headlight bulb (LO).
CAUTION ...
High Mount Brake Light Bulb Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Connector
2
...
Other materials:
Filament Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
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 touc ...
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
Accident statistics reveal that a child is
safer in the rear seat. The front passenger's
seat is clearly the worst choice for any
child under 12, and with rear-facing childrestraint
systems it is clearly unsafe due to
air bags.
NOTE
Even if your vehicle is equipped with front passenger seat w ...
Brake Pedal Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically
adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation
hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is
not properly installed, the clearan ...
