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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Starter Interlock Switch Removal/Installation [C66 M R]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Electrical / Starting, Charging / 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 by arrow A.


6. Slide the starter interlock switch pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow B until it is locked.


7. Fully depress the clutch pedal in the direction of arrow C, and verify that a click sound from the starter interlock switch is heard.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Fully depress the clutch pedal, and verify that the engine starts.

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