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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)IG OFF TIMER FUNCTION INSPECTION

2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport, 1.3 2

IG OFF Timer Function Inspection

2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport, 1.3 2SECTION IG OFF Timer Function Inspection

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Close all doors. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. In automatic mode, push down the power window main switch for the driver-side front door glass. The door glass should move down within approx. 43 s after ignition switch off. In manual mode (finger continuously depressing the power window main switch), the door glass should move down within approx. 43 s after ignition switch off. Does the driver-side front door glass move down?	Yes	Go to the next step.
1		No	Perform the driver-side power window initialization procedure, and reinspect. (See POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .) If it does not move up and down upon reinspection, inspect the following: Wiring harness for the door open/close signal system Latch switch Repair or replace the malfunctioning part, and reinspect. If operation is not normal, replace the power window main switch, and then go to the next step.
2	Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. In automatic mode, pull up the power window main switch for the driver-side front door glass. The door glass does not move up within approx. 43 s after ignition switch off. Verify that driver-side front door glass does not operate. Does the driver-side front door glass move up?	Yes	Perform the driver-side power window initialization procedure, and reinspect. (See POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .) If operation is not normal, replace the power window main switch, then go to the next step.
2		No	Go to the next step.
3	Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Lower the driver-side front door glass completely. Take a hammer and hold it against the inside of the top of the door glass frame so that the door glass will hit its handle when it is closing. Raise the door glass using manual mode. When the door glass hits the hammer handle, does it immediately reverse and move down to approx. 200 mm {7.87 in} from the completely closed position?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Perform the driver-side power window initialization procedure, and reinspect. (See POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .) If operation is not normal, replace the power window main switch, then go to the next step.
4	Open any door. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Push/pull the power window main switch for the door glass within approx. 43 s after ignition switch off. Verify that the door glass does not move up or down. Does the door glass move up or down?	Yes	Inspect the door switch and related wiring harness. If above parts are normal, replace the power window main switch, then go to the next step. If the above parts have any malfunction, repair or replace the malfunction part, then go to the next step.
4		No	Go to the next step.
5	Close all doors. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Push/pull the power window main switch for door glass after approx. 60 s after ignition switch off. Verify that the door glass does not move up or down. Does the door glass move up or down?	Yes	Perform the driver-side power window initialization procedure, and reinspect. (See POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE .) If operation is not normal, replace the power window main switch, then go to the two-step down function inspection.
5		No	The IG OFF timer function is normal. Go to the two-step down 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.