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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALMOTORS, SWITCHES, RELAYSPOWER SYSTEMSPUSH BUTTON START INSPECTION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3
Push Button Start Inspection [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Push Button Start Inspection [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Front scuff plate (Driver side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Front side trim (Driver side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Shift knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Set the hood release lever out of the way. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM]Β ).
- Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the push button start.
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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.