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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Unhook battery cover from battery box.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on lift.
  • Remove under cover bolts then remove undercover.
  • On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove clutch release cylinder with pipe still connected.
  • On all models, remove starter motor wiring harness bracket nuts then remove bracket.
  • Remove nut f...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> Mazda3
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the passenger side instrument panel junction block cover.
  • For junction block electrical connectors with release tabs, press the tabs inward and disconnect the connector.
  • For junction block electrical connectors with levers, move the lever upward to the release position and disconnect the connector.
  • Turn the junction block screws counterclockwise. The screws cannot be removed from the juncti...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Mazda -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 2004-09 Mazda3
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp is used to warn of a fault in the anti-lock brake system. The lamp will illuminate for a few seconds and then go off after the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp rema...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • DSC Off Switch Connector
  • DSC Off Switch Illumination Connector
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ground G20
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Leveling Switch
  • LH Headlight Leveling Actuator
  • RH Headlight Leveling Actuator
  • 2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mazda 3 S 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Light Switch
  • Headlight High Relay
  • TNS Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE POINTS FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO ENGINE NOISE
    Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: A/C STOPS COOLING/REDUCED AIRFLOW DURING A LONG DRIVE IN HUMID TEMPERATURES
    Vehicle: 2008 Mazda 3 I 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Mazda 3 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Mazda 3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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