No.3 Push Button Start System Does Not Operate [Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]: Notes

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Notes
3 Push button start system does not operate
DESCRIPTION
  • Cannot switch to ACC or ignition to ON
  • Engine does not start
Possible Causes 
  • Advanced key battery malfunction (battery power depleted)
  • Advanced key malfunction
  • Keyless control module malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in keyless control module power supply
  • ENG+B fuse or ROOM fuse malfunction
  • Front keyless antenna malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between front keyless antenna and keyless control module
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between push button start switch and keyless control module
  • PCM malfunction
  • Engine starting system malfunction
  • Short to power supply in starter relay wiring harness
  • Steering lock unit malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between keyless control module and steering lock unit
  • Relay block (ACC relay, IG1 relay, IG2 relay) malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between relay block (ACC relay, IG1 relay, IG2 relay) and keyless control module
  • CAN system malfunction.
  • Effect of after-market electronic device installation
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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