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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Precaution

Intermittent Concern Troubleshooting

Vibration method

NOTE:

Inspection method for switch and/or sensor connectors or wires

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

2. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).

NOTE:

3. Access PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.

4. Turn the switch on manually.

5. Slightly shake each connector or wiring harness vertically and horizontally while monitoring the PID.


Inspection method for sensors

1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

2. Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).

NOTE:

3. Access PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.

4. Vibrate the sensor slightly with your finger.

Connector terminal inspection method

1. Inspect the connection of each female terminal.

2. Insert the male terminal to the female terminal and inspect the female terminal for looseness.


General Procedures (Steering)
Wheel and Tire Installation 1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross pattern to the following tightening torque. Tightening torque 88—118 N·m { ...

Steering SST
49 H032 301 Wrench 49 F017 1A0 Universal wrench 49 F032 303 Handle 49 B032 323 Rod seal ...

Other materials:

Vanity Mirror Illumination Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the sunvisor.. 3. Verify that the continuity between the vanity mirror illumination terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, inspect the bulb. If there is no malfunction, replace the sunvisor. ...

Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connector. 4. Remove the starter interlock switch from the pedal bracket. 5. Insert a new starter interlock switch into the pedal bracket hole in the direction indicated ...

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Voltage Inspection CAUTION: The inspection cannot be performed with this method correctly if there is a malfunction of the APP sensor or throttle valve actuator. Verify that no DTCs related to the APP sensor or throttle valve actuator are stored before the inspection. NOTE: ...

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