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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESLIGHTING SYSTEMAUTO LEVELING SENSOR INSPECTION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Auto Leveling Sensor Inspection
- 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] .)
- Remove the auto leveling sensor. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the three dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in a series.
- Connect auto leveling sensor terminal A to the battery's minus terminal, and terminal C to the battery's plus terminal, and apply 4.5 V of voltage between terminals A and C.
- Connect the tester as shown in the figure.
- When slowly moving the link up and down, verify that the shift is linear while the voltage is 0.5 to 4.5 V.
- If the voltage cannot be verified as indicated in the graph, replace the auto leveling sensor.
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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.