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:
Seat Warmer
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate
the indicator light while the ignition
is switched ON. The mode changes as
follows each time the seat warmer switch
is pressed.
WARNING
Be careful when using t ...
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
1. Remove the generator drive belt with the A/C drive belt still installed and
set it out of the way..
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the operational
direction.
If it does not move smoothly, replace the drive belt auto tensioner..
3. T ...
Hood Latch Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the c ...
