Mazda 3 Service Manual: Key Interlock System Inspection
Key Interlock System Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to ON.
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the key interlock system.
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If there is any malfunction, inspect the key interlock solenoid and NOT P position switch..
a. Verify that the ignition cannot be switched to off when the selector lever is not in the P position.
b. Verify that the ignition can be switched to off when the selector lever is in the P position.
Key Interlock Solenoid Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
c. Remove the column cover..
d. Disconnect the key interlock solenoid connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the key interlock solenoid terminals A and B.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the steering lock..
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Key interlock solenoid specification
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Approx.36 ohms
NOT P Position Switch Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals G and K.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component..
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Test condition |
Continuity |
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P position |
No continuity |
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Except P position |
Continuity |
Judder Upon Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation [Fw6 A EL]
TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM
Judder upon torque converter clutch (TCC) operation
DESCRIPTION
Vehicle jolts when TCC is engaged.
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M Position Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
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Other materials:
Dashboard Illumination
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel
illumination is dimmed.
NOTE
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on .
The brightness ...
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by
noting:
If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Possible cause
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Trunk Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front seat (LH)(See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
b. Front scuff plate (LH).
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim.
e. Rear seat cushion.
f. Rear seat back.
g. Tire house trim (LH).
h. Trunk end ...
