Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's properly armed. So when you leave the vehicle, follow the arming procedure correctly.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby hel ...
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door ...
Other materials:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Boost Air Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation
[Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
NOTE:
Because the boost air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAP sensor,
replacing the boost air temperature sensor includes replacement of the MAP sensor/boost
air temperature sensor.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove t ...
Solenoid Valve Inspection [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection
or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector
when disconnecting it.
Primary Control Valve Body
On-vehicle inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Rem ...
Variable Valve Timing Actuator Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
CAUTION:
Variable valve timing actuator cannot be disassembled because it is a precision
unit.
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the charge air cooler..
4. Remove the ignition coils..
5. Disconnect the ventilation hose from th ...
