Keyless Control Module Inspection: Notes

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Grove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table.
    • If the voltages cannot be verified as indicated in the terminal voltage table, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)".
      • If the system does not work normally even though the inspection items or related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the keyless control module.
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