Mazda 3 Service Manual: Starter Cut Relay Inspection [MTX]

Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Front scuff plate (LH).

b. Front side trim (LH).

c. Side wall.

d. Console.

3. Set the bonnet release lever out of the way..

4. Remove the lower panel..

5. Remove the starter cut relay with the connector connected..

6. Connect the negative battery cable..

7. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the terminal voltage tables.

• If the voltage or continuity is not as specified in the terminal voltage table, inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)”.

• If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the starter cut relay.

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)

Generated pulse (reference)

Pattern 1

• Terminal: A (+) ↔ body ground (-)

• Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range

Pattern 2

• Terminal:

• A (+) ↔ body ground (-)

• D (+) ↔ body ground (-)

• Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range