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Front Blower Motor Inspection: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the dashboard under cover. (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front blower motor. (See FRONT BLOWER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Connect the front blower motor connector.
  5. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  6. Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  7. Connect the negative (-) lead of the tester to body ground.
  8. Insert the positive (+) lead of the tester into each front blower motor terminal.
  9. Measure the voltage according to the terminal voltage table.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the parts under "Inspection item (s)".
    Fig 1: Measuring Front Blower Motor Voltage
    G11433498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.