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Keyless Receiver Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wind blocker (See WIND BLOCKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Seat (LH) (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Scuff plate (LH) (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Tire house trim (LH) (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Side shelf (LH) (See SIDE SHELF REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the connector from the keyless receiver.
  4. Remove the keyless receiver. (See KEYLESS RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Reconnect the connector.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  7. Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the terminal voltage table (reference).
    • If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference), inspect the parts under Inspection item(s) and related wiring harnesses.
      • If the system does not operate normally even though the parts under Inspection Item(s) and related wiring harnesses do not have any malfunction, replace the keyless receiver. (See KEYLESS RECEIVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Terminal Voltage Table (Reference) 

Fig 1: Identifying Keyless Receiver Wiring Harness Connector Terminals
G11273526Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Terminal Signal name Connected to Measurement conditions Voltage (V) Inspection item(s)
A Power supply Start stop unit Under any condition Approx. 5.0 Start stop unit
B DATA Start stop unit Because this terminal is for communication, determination using terminal voltage inspection is not possible. Start stop unit
D GND Body ground Under any condition 1.0 or less Ground