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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 566 (POWER SYSTEMS)PUSH 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]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front scuff plate (Driver-side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front side trim (Driver-side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Shift knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Selector lever knob (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the hood release lever out of the way. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
  5. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the push button start. (See PUSH BUTTON START REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
  7. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the push button start.
      Fig 1: Push Button Start Terminals Continuity Chart
      G06733175Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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