Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2021 Mazda CX-3 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Control System Device And Control Relationship Chart
x: Applicable
| Item | MAIN RELAY CONTROL | DRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL | HYDRAULIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL | ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL | FUEL INJECTION CONTROL | FUEL PUMP CONTROL | HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CONTROL | ELECTRONIC SPARK ADVANCE CONTROL | PURGE CONTROL | A/F SENSOR HEATER CONTROL HO2S HEATER CONTROL | A/C CUT-OFF CONTROL | ELECTRICAL FAN CONTROL | STARTER CUT-OFF CONTROL | GENERATOR CONTROL | i-stop CONTROL | DC-DC CONVERTER CONTROL | ENGINE OIL CONTROL | ENGINE OIL VARIABLE CONTROL | WATER FLOW CONTROL | ||||
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| Input device | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| APP sensor No. 1, No. 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||
| TP sensor No. 1, No. 2 | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||
| MAF sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||
| IAT sensor No. 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||
| IAT sensor No. 2 | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||
| MAP sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||
| CKP sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||
| Intake CMP sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||
| Exhaust CMP sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||
| ECT sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||
| Fuel pressure sensor | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||
| BARO sensor | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||
| Ion sensor No. 1-No. 4 | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| KS | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| A/F sensor | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| HO2S | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refrigerant pressure sensor | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| IG1 relay | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||
| Brake switch (No. 1 signal) | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Brake switch (No. 2 signal) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaxle range sensor (ATX) | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||
| CPP switch (MTX) | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||
| Starter interlock switch (MTX) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neutral switch No. 1 (MTX) | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||
| Electric variable valve timing motor/driver | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||
| Generator (Stator coil) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine oil temperature sensor (2) | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engine oil pressure sensor (2) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant control valve position sensor (2) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| CAN (1) | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||||||||||||||
| Output device | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main relay | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Throttle valve actuator | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric variable valve timing motor/driver | x | x | x | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Electric variable valve timing relay | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| OCV | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel injector No. 1-No. 4 | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel injector relay | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel pump control module | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel pump relay | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spill valve control solenoid valve (High pressure fuel pump) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ignition coil No. 1-No. 4 | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Purge solenoid valve | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| A/F sensor heater | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| HO2S heater | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| A/C relay | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cooling fan relay No. 1, No. 2 | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Starter relay | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Generator (Field coil) | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| DC-DC converter | x | x | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine oil solenoid valve | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant control valve (2) | x | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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