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.
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If the voltage or continuity is not as specified in the terminal voltage table, inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)”.
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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)
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Terminal |
Signal name |
Connected to |
Measurement condition |
Voltage (V) |
Inspection item (s) |
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A |
Power supply |
Starter relay |
Switch the ignitions to off |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
Wave pattern 1 (See Pattern 1.) |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
Wave pattern 2 (See Pattern 2.) |
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Switch the ignitions to ON |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
B+ |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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D |
Starter cut relay output signal |
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Switch the ignitions to off |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
Wave pattern 2 (See Pattern 2.) |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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H |
Starter interlock switch |
Starter interlock switch |
Switch the ignitions to ON |
Clutch pedal is not depressed |
B+ |
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Clutch pedal is depressed |
1.0 or less |
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I |
IG 1 |
Stop 15 A fuse |
Switch the ignition to ON |
B+ |
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Switch the ignition to off |
1.0 or less |
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Generated pulse (reference)
Pattern 1
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Terminal: A (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Pattern 2
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Terminal:
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A (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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D (+) ↔ body ground (-)
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Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 100 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Refrigerant Charging
CAUTION:
Do not exceed the specification when charging the system with refrigerant.
Doing so will decrease the efficiency of the air conditioner or damage the refrigeration
cycle parts.
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Starter Cut Relay Removal/Installation [MTX]
Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System Only
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
Front scuff plate (LH).
Front side trim (LH).
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Other materials:
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
WARNING
If the brake/clutch fl uid level is low, have
the brakes inspected:
A low brake/clutch fl uid level is
dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead ...
Clock Spring Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the driver-side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover.
5. Remove the connectors.
6. Remove the tab direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
7. Remove the screws.
8. Remove the clock spring. ...
License Plate Light Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the lens..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs.
4. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow (1) in the figure, and
pull out the license plate lights in the directi ...
