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2022 Mazda 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis
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Quick Lookups
- Accessories & Equipment
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Collision/Avoidance
- I-ACTIVSENSE (Service Information)
- Instrumentation/Driver Info
- On-Board Diagnostic - 360DEGREES View Monitor Control Module
- On-Board Diagnostic - Driver Monitoring Camera Unit
- On-Board Diagnostic - Forward Sensing Camera
- On-Board Diagnostic - Front Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Front Side Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Parking Assist Unit (Optical)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Parking Assist Unit (Ultrasonic)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Rear Side Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (1 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (2 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (3 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (4 Of 4)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - 360DEGREES View Monitor System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Driver Attention Alert System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Driver Monitoring (Dm)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Lane-Keep Assist System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - MAZDA Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Parking Assist System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support (SBS)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Communication Devices
- Body Control System
- On-Board Diagnostic - Body Control Module (BCM) (1 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Body Control Module (BCM) (2 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Body Control Module (BCM) (3 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Body Control Module (BCM) (4 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Door-Electrical Supply Unit
- On-Board Diagnostic - HS/Ms - Can (1 Of 2)
- On-Board Diagnostic - HS/Ms - Can (2 Of 2)
- On-Board Diagnostic - LF Control Unit
- On-Board Diagnostic - Telematics Communication Unit
- Cruise Control Systems
- Drivers Assistance Systems - ADAS
- I-ACTIVSENSE (Service Information)
- Instrumentation/Driver Info
- On-Board Diagnostic - 360DEGREES View Monitor Control Module
- On-Board Diagnostic - Driver Monitoring Camera Unit
- On-Board Diagnostic - Forward Sensing Camera
- On-Board Diagnostic - Front Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Front Side Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Parking Assist Unit (Optical)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Parking Assist Unit (Ultrasonic)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Rear Side Radar Sensor
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (1 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (2 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (3 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Vehicle Control Module (4 Of 4)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - 360DEGREES View Monitor System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Driver Attention Alert System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Driver Monitoring (Dm)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Lane-Keep Assist System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - MAZDA Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Parking Assist System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support (SBS)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support [Rear Crossing] (SBS-RC)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Smart Brake Support [Rear] (SBS-R)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Entertainment Systems
- Entertainment System
- MAZDA Connect - Introduction
- On-Board Diagnostic - Light Control Module
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (1 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (2 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (3 Of 3)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Active Driving Display
- Symptom Troubleshooting - MAZDA Connect
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Telematics Communication System
- Exterior Lights
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Headlights
- Horns
- Infotainment
- Entertainment System
- MAZDA Connect - Introduction
- On-Board Diagnostic - Light Control Module
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (1 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (2 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostic - MAZDA Connect (3 Of 3)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Active Driving Display
- Symptom Troubleshooting - MAZDA Connect
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Telematics Communication System
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Interior/Illumination Lights
- Glass/Windows/Mirrors
- Seats
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Body & Frame
- Brakes
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Dynamic Stability Control (Service Information)
- Electronically Controlled Brake System (Service Information)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (1 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (2 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (3 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (1 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (2 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (3 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (4 Of 4)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Electronically Controlled Brake System
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Parking Brake System
- Traction Control
- Dynamic Stability Control (Service Information)
- Electronically Controlled Brake System (Service Information)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (1 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (2 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (3 Of 3)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (1 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (2 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (3 Of 4)
- On-Board Diagnostics - Electronically Controlled Brake Unit (4 Of 4)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Electronically Controlled Brake System
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Drivelines & Axles
- Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance
- Emissions
- Engine Control Systems
- Fuel Delivery
- Ignition System (VIN 7/VIN L)
- Mode 6 - 1999-2023 MAZDA
- Specifications
- System
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (1 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (10 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (2 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (3 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (4 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (5 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (6 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (7 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (8 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (9 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (Introduction)
- On-Board Diagnostic - I-Stop
- On-Board Diagnostic - Introduction
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine (VIN 7/VIN L) (1 Of 2)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine (VIN 7/VIN L) (2 Of 2)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - I-Stop
- Testing & Diagnosis
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (1 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (10 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (2 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (3 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (4 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (5 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (6 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (7 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (8 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (9 Of 10)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Engine Control (VIN 7/VIN L) (Introduction)
- On-Board Diagnostic - I-Stop
- On-Board Diagnostic - Introduction
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine (VIN 7/VIN L) (1 Of 2)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Engine (VIN 7/VIN L) (2 Of 2)
- Symptom Troubleshooting - I-Stop
- Tune-Up
- General Information
- Abbreviations
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Check Lists
- Driveline/Axles
- DTC Index
- Electrical
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- State Emission Standards - Gas
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
- Map - Exhaust Systems
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- Hoist/Jack
- Identification
- Metric Conversions
- OEM General Information
- Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)
- Specifications Index
- Steering
- Towing
- Traction Control Disable Procedures
- Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
- A/C Compressor
- General Servicing
- HVAC Control Systems
- Basic System - HVAC
- Control System - Auto A/C
- Control System - Manual A/C
- On-Board Diagnostic - Auto A/C
- On-Board Diagnostic - Dash-Electrical Supply Unit (1 Of 2)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Dash-Electrical Supply Unit (2 Of 2)
- On-Board Diagnostic - Manual A/C
- Refrigerant System
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Auto A/C
- Symptom Troubleshooting - Manual A/C
- Technical Data - HVAC
- Maintenance
- Restraints
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission
- External Pages
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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