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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Precaution

Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting

Vibration method

NOTE:

Inspection method for switch and/or sensor connectors or wires

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

2. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).

NOTE:

3. Access the PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.

4. Turn switch on manually.

5. Shake each connector or wire harness a bit vertically and horizontally while monitoring the PID.


Inspection method for sensors

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

2. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).

NOTE:

3. Access the PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.

4. Vibrate the sensor slightly with your finger.

Connector terminal check method

1. Check the connection condition of each female terminal.

2. Insert male terminal; fit the female terminal side to female terminal and check to see whether the malfunction is in the female terminal or not.


General Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N·m { ...

Rear Trailing Link Removal/Installation
CAUTION: Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before ...

Other materials:

Keyless Control Module Configuration
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to DLC-2. 2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the IDS. Select “Module Programming”. 3. Then, select items from the screen menu in the following order. Select “Programmable Module Ins ...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change signals. Turn Signals Move the signal lever down (for a left turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop position. The signal will self-cancel after the turn is completed. If the indicator light continues to flash after a turn ...

Front Door Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Front bumper. b. Front combination light. c. Front fender molding. d. Side step molding. e. Front fender panel. f. Front door. 3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 1 B ...

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