Steering

Steering Switch Inspection

~1min read
Without Bluetooth System WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more

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2. Remove the driver-side air bag module..

3. Disconnect the steering switch connector.

4. Verify the resistance between the steering switch terminals.


  • If not within the specification, replace the steering switch.



5. Apply battery positive voltage to steering switch terminal O, and connect terminal E to ground.


6. Verify that the LED illuminates.

  • If the LED does not illuminate, replace the steering switch.

With Bluetooth System WARNING:
  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module..

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more

..

2. Remove the driver-side air bag module..

3. Disconnect the steering switch connector.

4. Verify the resistance between the steering switch terminals.


  • If not within the specification, replace the steering switch.




5. Apply battery positive voltage to steering switch terminal O, and connect terminal E to ground.


6. Verify that the LED illuminates.

  • If the LED does not illuminate, replace the steering switch.

Test yourself

A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.