Mazda 3 Service Manual: 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.
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If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.
NOTE:
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Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the closed condition of the hood latch switch.
Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood latch
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector. (vehicles with theft-deterrent
system)
4. Remove the bolts.
5. ...
Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the battery tray..
3. Remove the Front mudguard (LH)..
4. Remove the hood release cable from clips A.
5. Remove the clips B.
6. Disco ...
Other materials:
Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror..
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the
pi ...
A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2..
4. Remove the drive belt..
5. Remove the water hose bracket.
CAUTION:
If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability
will b ...
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Inspection [FS5 A EL]
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Inspect the power supply circuit for the VSS.
a. Remove the insulator from the transaxle.
b. Disconnect the VSS connector.
c. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
d. Measure the voltage at VSS connector terminal A (harness-side).
If there is a ...
