Mazda 3 Service Manual: Starter Cut Relay Inspection [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (LH).
b. Front side trim (LH).
c. Side wall.
d. Console.
3. Set the bonnet release lever out of the way..
4. Remove the lower panel..
5. Remove the starter cut relay with the connector connected..
6. Connect the negative battery cable..
7. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the terminal voltage tables.
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If the voltage or continuity is not as specified in the terminal voltage table, 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 starter cut relay.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
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Terminal |
Signal name |
Connected to |
Measurement condition |
Voltage (V) |
Inspection item (s) |
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A |
Power supply |
Starter relay |
Switch the ignitions to off |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
Wave pattern 1 (See Pattern 1.) |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
Wave pattern 2 (See Pattern 2.) |
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Switch the ignitions to ON |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
B+ |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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D |
Starter cut relay output signal |
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Switch the ignitions to off |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
Wave pattern 2 (See Pattern 2.) |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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H |
Starter interlock switch |
Starter interlock switch |
Switch the ignitions to ON |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
B+ |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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I |
IG 1 |
Stop 15 A fuse |
Switch the ignition to ON |
B+ |
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Switch the ignition to off |
1.0 or less |
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Generated pulse (reference)
Pattern 1
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Terminal: A (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Pattern 2
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Terminal:
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A (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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D (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Refrigerant Charging
CAUTION:
Do not exceed the specification when charging the system with refrigerant.
Doing so will decrease the efficiency of the air conditioner or damage the refrigeration
cycle parts.
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Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
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Other materials:
Oil Cooler Flushing [FS5 A EL]
NOTE:
If the automatic transaxle is replaced, flush and inspect the oil cooler.
When replacing the automatic transaxle, inspect the oil cooler together with
flushing it using the following procedures, and with the oil cooler hose removed.
1. Disconnect the oil hose.
2. Set ...
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...
Seat Warmer Unit Removal/Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a f ...
