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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORSPOWER WINDOW MOTOR INSPECTIONREAR
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Power Window Motor Inspection: Rear
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Rear
- 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 rear door trim. (See REAR DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the power window motor connector.
- Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to power window motor terminals E and F, and then inspect the power window motor operation.
- If the power window motor does not operate as indicated in the table, replace the power window motor.
Operation Terminal E F Open Ground B+ Close B+ Ground
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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.