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Recliner Motor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the recliner motor connector.
  2. Connect battery positive voltage to recliner motor terminal A or B, then verify that the recliner motor operate as shown in the table.
    • If the recliner motor does not operate as indicated in the table, replace the recliner motor.
    Motor operation Connection
    B+ GND
    Forward A B
    Backward B A
    Fig 1: Connecting Battery Positive Voltage To Recliner Motor Terminal
    G03703117Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.