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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSSECURITY SYSTEM AND LOCKS SYSTEMFRONT DOOR LATCH SWITCH INSPECTION

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Front Door Latch Switch Inspection

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Front Door Latch Switch Inspection

To access the glass installation bolt, position the front door glass so that the distance from the top of the front door glass to the upper part of the front beltline molding is approx. 80 mm {3.1 in}.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Glass Distance From Top Of Front Door Glass To Upper Part Of Front Beltline Molding
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Front door speaker (See FRONT DOOR SPEAKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Front door glass (See FRONT DOOR GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Front door module panel (See FRONT DOOR MODULE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Front door latch and lock actuator (See FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Press the latch in using a Flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch lever condition.

Fig 2: Pressing Latch In Using Flathead Screwdriver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.

Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Door Latch Switch Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the front door latch and lock actuator.
  
  Fig 4: Door Latch Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.