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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2011RX-8 SPORT, 1.3 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [POWER WINDOW SYSTEM)BASIC POWER WINDOW SYSTEM INSPECTION POWER WINDOW SYSTEM (WITH EXTERIOR OPEN/CLOSE FUNCTION)AUTOMATIC MODE FUNCTION INSPECTION

2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport, 1.3 2

Automatic Mode Function Inspection

2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport, 1.3 2SECTION Automatic Mode Function Inspection

NOTE:

Perform the following inspection for the power window main switch and the power window subswitches for each window.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Operate the power window switch in automatic mode. Does the door glass move up and down in automatic mode?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Door glass does not move up and down in automatic mode: Go to Step 1 of NO. 1 DOOR GLASS DOES NOT MOVE UP AND DOWN IN AUTOMATIC MODE. Door glass moves up and down in automatic mode, but door glass reverses: Go to Step 1 of NO. 3 DOOR GLASS REVERSES EVEN THOUGH THE GLASS DOES NOT ENCOUNTER A FOREIGN OBJECT WHILE IT IS MOVING UP IN AUTOMATIC MODE.
2	Gently pull the power window switch while the door glass is moving down in automatic mode. Does the glass stop?	Yes	Go to the next step.
2		No	Replace the power window switch, then go to the automatic door glass return function inspection.
3	Gently press the power window switch while the door glass is moving up in automatic mode. Does the glass stop?	Yes	Automatic mode function is normal. Go to the automatic door glass return function inspection.
3		No	Replace the power window switch, then go to the automatic door glass return function inspection.

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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.