Power Outer Mirror Switch Inspection

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Power Outer Mirror Switch Inspection
  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 following parts:
    1. Inner garnish (See INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front door trim (See FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Switch panel (See FRONT DOOR TRIM DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
  3. Verify that the continuity between the power outer mirror switch terminals is as indicated in the table.
    • If not as indicated in the table, replace the power outer mirror switch.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Outer Mirror Switch Terminals
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