Mazda 3 Service Manual: Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal C to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.
5. Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table.
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If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.
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Terminal connected to battery positive voltage |
Operation condition |
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A |
LO |
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B |
HI |
6. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.
7. Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.
8. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal E.
9. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto stop position.
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If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.
Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Wiper link No.1
(See Ball Joint Assembly Note.)
2
Wiper link No.2
(See Ball Joint ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No1, No2
3. Stic ...
Other materials:
Quarter Window Glass Removal
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Tire house trim.
d. Trunk side upper trim.
e. C-pillar trim.
2. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
NOTE:
For the areas of the sealant that are difficult ...
Down Switch Inspection [FS5 A EL]
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
c. Remove the console..
d. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
2. Inspect the continuity between the selector lever component terminals C and
H.
If ...
Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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