Mazda 3 Service Manual: Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal C to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.
5. Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table.
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If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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Terminal connected to battery positive voltage |
Operation condition |
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A |
LO |
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B |
HI |
6. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.
7. Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.
8. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal E.
9. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto stop position.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.
Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Wiper link No.1
(See Ball Joint Assembly Note.)
2
Wiper link No.2
(See Ball Joint ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No1, No2
3. Stic ...
Other materials:
Front Center Speaker Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper column cover.
b. Instrument cluster.
c. Center panel.
d. Center cover.
e. Dashboard upper panel.
f. Front center speaker.
3. Verify the resistance between the front center speaker terminals.
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Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
the engine starts to ov ...
Outer Mirror Glass Inspection
Vehicles With Heated Outer Mirror
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the outer mirror glass..
3. Verify that the resistance is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, or if the resistance is not within the
specification, replace the outer mi ...
