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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESLIGHTING SYSTEMDISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGSDISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REUSE
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Discharge Headlight Control Module Reuse
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Discharge Headlight Control Module Reuse
- If the discharge headlight control module is damaged, replace the module with a new one. Otherwise, it could result in electrical shock or operation malfunction.
- The discharge headlight control module may temporarily operate normally even though it may have been hit, however, the inside of the module could be damaged. If the control module is reused, inspect the following items related to the discharge headlight bulb illumination, and verify that there is no malfunction.
- Perform the tests for the discharge headlight bulb several times under cold lighting condition (switch on after switching discharge headlight bulb off for approx. 10 min or more) and under warm-up lighting condition (switch off for approx. 1 min after switching discharge headlight bulb on for approx. 15 min or more, and switch on), and verify that the discharge headlight bulb illuminates.
- Inspect the discharge headlight bulb illumination until it illuminates evenly after cold lighting, verify that the discharge headlight bulb illumination has no flicker or uneven brightness level.
- Illuminate the headlight for approx. 30 min using a proper discharge headlight bulb, and verify that the illumination condition is stabilized on the left and right with no difference in brightness level.
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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.