Mazda 3 Service Manual: Confirmation Step 3: Antenna System Simple Inspection [Radio]
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Because the antenna system is equipped with a capacitor, the continuity cannot be checked. Therefore proceed the following simple inspection.
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Turn the AM radio on.
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Tune to the frequency that there is no broadcast and you will hear a buzzing sound.
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Turn a work light on and shake it around the antenna rod. (around 10—20 mm {0.40—0.78 in})
CAUTION:
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Use a fluorescent light type for the inspection. Accurate diagnostic cannot be done with a different type of light.
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If a whirring sound from the speaker synchronized to the work light movement is confirmed, the antenna system is normal.
Coil Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the key cylinder..
4. Disconnect the coil antenna connector.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Detach the coil ante ...
Entertainment Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Welcome Mode ON/OFF Setting
NOTE:
WELCOME mode is controlled by the instrument cluster. Refer to the instrument
cluster description.
1. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO. PERSONAL ...
Other materials:
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defrost ...
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the t ...
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates ...
