Accessory Socket Inspection: Front

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Front
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  2. Remove the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the shift lever knob. (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R] .)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R] .)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26M-R] .)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
  4. Remove the selector lever knob. (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the accessory socket (front) (See ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
  7. Connect a tester as shown in the figure and verify that there is continuity.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Front Accessory Socket
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    • If the continuity cannot be verified, replace the accessory socket (front).
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