Power Window Main Switch Inspection: Notes

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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  1. Switch the ignition to ON.
  2. Verify that the door glass (driver's side) can be operated for approx. 43 s  after the ignition is switched off.
    • If the door glass (driver's side) cannot be operated for approx. 43 s  after the ignition is switched off, or if door glass (driver's side) can still be operated after approx. 43 s  , replace the power window main switch.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the inner garnish, (driver's side) (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the front door trim, (driver's side) (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the main switch panel, (driver's side) (See FRONT DOOR TRIM DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
  7. Connect the power window main switch connector.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. Measure the voltage at each terminal.
    • If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table, inspect the parts under Inspection item (s) and related wiring harnesses.
      • If the system does not work normally even though the inspection items or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the power window main switch.
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