Mazda 3 Service Manual: Ion Sensor Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
DTC Inspection
NOTE:
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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..
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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:
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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.
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If there is a malfunction, replace the ignition coil/ion sensor..
Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally
deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the
air bag system se ...
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:
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake syst ...
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such
variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions
that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver. ...
