Transmitter Battery Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Since the battery voltage does not drop fully if the button is pushed for only 4 seconds or less, it cannot be properly examined to see whether it is good or bad. Always push the button for 5 seconds.
NOTE:
- Since a correct measurement cannot be obtained if the battery temperature is low, make sure the battery has been at 18°C (64°F) or more for at least 30 minutes before reinspecting when a measurement value is under the standard voltage.
- Remove the transmitter cover.
- Apply the circuit tester leads to the positions indicated in the figure.
- While pressing the battery as shown in the figure, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time to start measurement of the voltage.
- Release the buttons after 5 seconds.
- Verify that the minimum voltage is the standard voltage or more for 10 seconds
after starting measurement.
- If the voltage is under the standard voltage, replace the battery.
Standard voltage 2.7 v