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

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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.

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)



Terminal

Signal name

Connected to

Measurement condition

Voltage (V)

Inspection item (s)

A

Power supply

Starter relay

Switch the ignitions to off

Clutch pedal is not depressed

Wave pattern 1

(See Pattern 1.)

  • Starter relay

  • Related wiring harnesses

Clutch pedal is depressed

Wave pattern 2

(See Pattern 2.)

Switch the ignitions to ON

Clutch pedal is not depressed

B+

Clutch pedal is depressed

1.0 or less

  • PCM

  • Related wiring harnesses

D

Starter cut relay output signal

  • PCM

  • Keyless control module

Switch the ignitions to off

Clutch pedal is not depressed

Wave pattern 2

(See Pattern 2.)

  • Starter cut relay

  • Related wiring harnesses

Clutch pedal is depressed

1.0 or less

H

Starter interlock switch

Starter interlock switch

Switch the ignitions to ON

Clutch pedal is not depressed

B+

  • Starter interlock switch

  • Related wiring harnesses

Clutch pedal is depressed

1.0 or less

I

IG 1

Stop 15 A fuse

Switch the ignition to ON

B+

  • Stop 15 A fuse

  • Related wiring harnesses

Switch the ignition to off

1.0 or less


Generated pulse (reference)

Pattern 1


Pattern 2


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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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