2011 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Tests and General Diagnostics




BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) INSPECTION

1. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (LH) Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Front side trim (LH) Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Upper panel Upper Panel Removal/Installation

d. Shift knob (MTX) Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

e. Selector lever knob (ATX) Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation

f. Shift panel Shift Panel Removal/Installation

g. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

h. Console Console Removal/Installation

2. Set the hood release lever out of the way. Service and Repair

3. Remove the lower panel. (driver-side) Lower Panel Removal/Installation

4. Set the starter cut relay out of the way. (with advanced keyless entry and push button start system) (MTX) (see Service and Repair)

5. Remove the BCM with the connector connected. Service and Repair

6. Measure the voltage at each terminal is as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Tables.

- If the voltage or continuity is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Table, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)".

- If the system does not work properly even though the parts or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the BCM.

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)

Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




Factory service manual diagram




*1
With theft-deterrent system
*2
With power door lock system
*3
With auto wiper system
*4
With advanced keyless entry and push button start system
*5
With keyless entry system
*6
With manual air conditioner

Generated pulse (reference)

Pattern 1

Factory service manual diagram




- Terminal:

- Bonnet latch switch signal: 1J (+) -> body ground (-)
- Rear door switch (LH) signal: 6E (+) -> body ground (-)
- Front door switch (driver side) signal: 6G (+) -> body ground (-)
- Front door switch (passenger side) signal: 6H (+) -> body ground (-)
- Lock input (Driver-side door lock-link switch): 6I (+) -> body ground (-)
- Lock/unlock input (passenger-side door lock-link switch) (rear door lock link switch (RH, LH)): 6J (+) -> body ground (-)
- Rear door switch (RH) signal: 6K (+) -> body ground (-)
- Unlock input (Driver-side door lock-link switch): 6L (+) -> body ground (-)

- Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV (Y), 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range

Pattern 2

Factory service manual diagram




- Terminal: 2E (+) -> body ground (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y), 200 οΏ½s/DIV (X), DC range

Inspection Using an Oscilloscope (Reference)

Intruder sensor signal

Factory service manual diagram





- Terminal connected: 5N (+)-Body ground (-)
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 5 s/DIV (X), DC range

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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.
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