Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Keyless Control Module Inspection
KEYLESS CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
b. Passenger-side front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation
c. Grove compartment Service and Repair
d. Passenger-side lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation
2. Measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table.
- If the voltages cannot be verified as indicated in the terminal voltage table, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)".
- If the system does not work normally even though the inspection items or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the keyless control module.
Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
Terminal Votlage Table (Reference) (Part 1):
Terminal Votlage Table (Reference) (Part 2):
Terminal Votlage Table (Reference) (Part 3):
Terminal Votlage Table (Reference) (Part 4):
*1
MTX
*2
ATX
*3
5HB
*4
Applied VIN (assumed):
- JM1 BL1S6*A# 100001-180029
- JM1 BL1H3*A# 100001-180029
- JM1 BL1H4*A# 100001-180029
- JM1 BL1H6*A# 100001-180029
- JM1 BL1S5*A# 100001-180029
- JM1 BL1H5*A# 100001-180029
Generated pulse (reference)
Pattern 1
- Terminal:
- Starter relay: 2F (+) and body ground (-)
- Starter relay: 3B (+) and body ground (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Pattern 2
- Terminal:
- Starter relay: 2F (+) and body ground (-)
- Starter relay: 3B (+) and body ground (-)
- Starter cut relay/TR switch: 3T (+) and body ground (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Pattern 3
- Terminal:
- Door lock-link switch (driver's door): 4U (+) and body ground (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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