Mazda 3 Service Manual: Confirmation Step 3: Antenna System Simple Inspection [Radio]
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Because the antenna system is equipped with a capacitor, the continuity cannot be checked. Therefore proceed the following simple inspection.
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Turn the AM radio on.
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Tune to the frequency that there is no broadcast and you will hear a buzzing sound.
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Turn a work light on and shake it around the antenna rod. (around 10—20 mm {0.40—0.78 in})
CAUTION:
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Use a fluorescent light type for the inspection. Accurate diagnostic cannot be done with a different type of light.
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If a whirring sound from the speaker synchronized to the work light movement is confirmed, the antenna system is normal.
Coil Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the key cylinder..
4. Disconnect the coil antenna connector.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Detach the coil ante ...
Entertainment Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Welcome Mode ON/OFF Setting
NOTE:
WELCOME mode is controlled by the instrument cluster. Refer to the instrument
cluster description.
1. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO. PERSONAL ...
Other materials:
Antenna Amplifier Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove the following parts:
a. Sunroof seaming ...
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such
variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions
that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the ...
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
Wrap a small flathead screwdriver
with a soft cloth to prevent damage to
the lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead ...
