Mazda 3 Service Manual: Ion Sensor Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]

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DTC Inspection

NOTE:

Because the ion sensor is integrated in the ignition coil, replacing the ion sensor includes replacement of the ignition coil/ion sensor.

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

2. Perform the DTC inspection using the M-MDS..

If any DTC related to the ignition coil/ion sensor is present, repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting..

Visual Inspection

NOTE:

Because the ion sensor is integrated in the ignition coil, replacing the ion sensor includes replacement of the ignition coil/ion sensor.

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

3. Remove the plug hole plate..

4. Remove the ignition coil/ion sensor..

5. Verify that there is no damage to the ignition coil/ion sensor, and no corrosion and damage to the connector.

If there is a malfunction, replace the ignition coil/ion sensor..

Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]

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Neutral Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]

Continuity Inspection 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.. 4. When the shift lever is in neutral and in a positi ...

Other materials:

Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the cargo compartment light. 3. Disconnect the connector. 4. Remove the cargo compartment light. 5 ...

Clock Spring Inspection [Standard Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the driver–side air bag module.. 3. Remove the steering wheel.. 4. Remove the column cover. 5. Remove the clock spring.. 6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the ...

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
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