One simple trick to fix Mazda 3 door lock switch
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- In this video i show you how to possibly fix your door lock switch if it is no longer working. these cars are notorious for the door lock switch contacts getting ever so slightly dirty and no longer working. so i show you how to clean the contacts and put it back together. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like, comment, share and subscribe. Thanks!
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dude, i have been struggling with my unlock button on my drivers side since i bought the car. sometimes it would work, sometimes it wouldnt. i kinda chalked it up to being a quirk of the car, the passenger side just straight up didnt work. after watching this i thought, meh, i think i can do that. went in, cleaned the terminal and i swear i heard angels singing as i pushed the button back and forth and it worked. i go and try the other side and find out THE WIRE WASNT EVEN ATTACHED TO THE BUTTON!!! I clean the terminals anyway, reattach the wire and boom, that side works now too. Thank you so much for making this video. maybe now my wife wont hate driving my "quirky" car.
Haha I love that story. I’m glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!
Seeing your comment now and just after getting the 2013 mazda 3 and is having the exact same issues you just said insted the driver door just completely went out on me to rn and found this video lmao. Gonna give it a try in the morning and hope she works.
I have a 2011 Mazda3. You just saved me a bunch of money. It took me a while to pry the clips open. I ended up using bits from a precision screwdriver set to hold some of the clips open while I worked on the others, as others suggested. The lever mechanism for the lock/unlock switch in the 2011 Mazda 3 is a little different but your video still helped me figure out how to get everything back together.
I’m glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!
Been dealing with this lock issue for years. Thanks man. Worked like a charm. Broke a couple of the small black rails but nothing a little super glue couldn’t fix. Cleaned the contacts with cotton swab and small amount of contact cleaner and reinstalled. Locks and unlocks from inside of my 2010 Mazdaspeed3 perfectly.
Haha I’m always so happy to hear I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
This absolutely worked for my 2013 Mazda 3. Only the passenger side door lock switch was working, and not the driver for some strange reason. I figured I would try to clean the contacts after watching this video before I bought a new lock switch. Worked like a charm! I cleaned the contacts using a small flat head screw driver. Then used a cotton swap with rubbing alcohol to finish it up. Worked immediately! Thank you!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Sooo grateful for this video. I work at a car production plant on the Doorline. I have a better understanding of functions within the panel. I used my knowledge I learned from work and applied it to my own car! Turns out the pins were bent in the lock switch! I lined them up correctly and got the switch working better than when I first bought the car (it would only unlock SOMETIMES). Now I am able to lock and unlock using the switch
That’s always great to hear! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, man, this video laid it out perfectly. In a little under an hour (most of the time was spent trying to pry the clips open without breaking them, like other commenters have said), I went from two non-functional switches to two working ones, very satisfying.
I was actually kind of shocked it worked because when I did get them open, I couldn't really see any debris or significant corrosion on those gold contacts. But I got in there with some WD-40 electrical contact cleaner on a Q-Tip and sure enough it got them working again. Really appreciate folks taking time to put content like this on YT.
Haha that’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to help. It is crazy but super common. Even on mine I couldn’t see anything on the contacts but I’m just used to this being an issue with these cars. Thanks for watching!
I will give that a try, thanks. For those who are clumsy like me you might want to take that apart at ground level over a large sheet of newspaper just in case it does come apart and you don't loose any small parts falling and disappearing like it is so easy to do.
Edit, I did not have the compact right angle Phillips screw driver to remove the screws but made one out of a 1/4 inch ratchet drive, a 1/4 inch socket, and a Phillips bit that fit into the 1/4 inch socket. Repair done in a cold garage, I heated the switch up in front of a space heater to soften the plastic a bit, 4 very small nails were wedged into switch to help hold up the sides, small screw driver gently pried the switch apart. Used a Scotch Brite pad to carefully clean both sets of contacts. Switch works like a champ now, thanks.
Good info for people!! Hopefully this will help some people out. Thanks for watching!
I've had this issue on both sides for a long time. I figured I needed to clean the contacts but didn't know the process. I'm surprised it took me so long to look this up. Thank you!
Haha most people just accept it but hey once you know you’re good to go! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
@JunkyardJunkie I still haven't done anything about it because I have bigger problems now... My muffler separated from my exhaust so now my car is essentially straight piped and drives me insane! 😂😂😂😂😂
@JunkyardJunkie I still haven't done anything about it but it started working just fine 💀💀💀💀
I've never worked on a vehicle in my life and this tutorial just helped me. Wow... saved mad money.
That’s great news! I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you, you saved me $1,200 😊. The dealership wanted to charge me for two actuators & labor thank you 😊.
Wow! That’s just beyond ridiculous. But, I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Just purchased my kid her 1st car and this video is a gem - glad I found this and thanks for putting it together. It's amazing how that simple fix makes all the door locks work again.
Hey I’m glad I could help! It is pretty crazy how little thing like this can have it all working again. Thanks for watching!
A couple of things to note:
1) The plastic cover behind the door handle is meant to be released from the back side. While you can open it from the front, you will likely put a lot of stress on the clips, possibly even breaking them. Go easy.
2) On my car (2012 Mazdaspeed 3), the driver's side door lock switch does not have a blue piece, just two clear pieces. It does not matter which way they go back together.
3) Do not scrape the contacts with a screwdriver. They are gold plated to prevent corrosion, and if you scratch the gold off, they will rust and eventually, fail completely. Instead, use isopropyl alcohol (highest concentration you can get so it evaporates quickly), and a cotton swap (Q-tip). This will prevent any accidental damage to either contact pad.
Ok so to your first point do you mean you should pry from close to the locks or the door handle? Because I’ve always pulled it off as shown in the video. Right by the door handle (you saw me finish pushing near the locks but it was already loose so didn’t matter at that point.).
2: mazda 3 speed always has small differences but it is good info for anyone watching that has the speed 3.
3: your method is defiantly a better method. but, a light scrape to get off any debris isn’t going to hurt it.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for mentioning that. I cringed when I saw him scraping that with a screwdriver and thought that can’t be good.
Isopropyl Alcohol or Acetone on a cotton swab to clean the contacts.
Worked like a charm. I'm curious as to why this is so common... Maybe the contact shape design which is prone to corrosion?
@@bobsoft this is the way.
This also works on a 2012 Mazda CX-9. Info: I do not have a key fob, just an aftermarket key. The drivers door would not lock while inside the car or using the key in the door while outside. I thought it would need a new door lock actuator. I saw this video and tried this on my car. I cleaned the contacts with alcohol and now everything works like is is supposed to. All four doors and the hatch lock and unlock. Thanks so much for this video!!!!!
I’m glad I was able to help. It should work on a lot of different Mazdas. Thanks for watching!
You are the greatest! Thank you so much!!! This fixed my problems. My key FOB stopped working (despite a brand new battery) and my power lock buttons inside the doors stopped unlocking in the span of a week. Using some rubbing alcohol to clean those contacts worked like a charm!! Now the FOB and the power door locks are working.
Haha that’s great to hear! I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Dude..... you are the man!!! this worked like a charm and was easy as hell!!! Just a small set of screw drivers saved my friend a lot of money and I can't believe it was simply some dirt on the connection! Mind blown!!! Thanks again brother!!!
Haha I know, it’s crazy how simple of a fix it can be. I’m glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!
WOW, thank you! I've had a finicky button on my 2013 Mazda3 for a few years now and finally got around to looking into it... This took me less than 10 minutes and WORKED! 🎉
The reason I looked into a solution now is that the front door has started locking itself shortly after getting out - once when the keys were inside the car, and once when they weren't. Hoping the two issues (finicky button & random locking) are connected and this fixed both... 🤞🏼
Glad I could help!! Feels good to get things done. It may be connected. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
This video fixed my issue. The which would lock but not unlock, food this video and was able to fix it. Used some WD40 on the contacts. Thank you so much!
God bless you for this video simple DIY job. Those clips were such a pain to get off worth all the trouble 🙏 my switch is now fixed thank you.
Thank you! I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Wow!! This worked! All of my fuses were in tact and this was my last resort before paying someone else to do it. My locks work for the first time in a year thanks to you!
Haha that’s awesome! I always love to be able to help. Thanks for watching!
Hey what year model do you have?
worked like a charm, both doors were locking or unlocking, did this trick and they are both working now. Thanks so much.
Haha I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
You win the internet for this video! 🏆🎉🙌 I’m a total noob with fixing anything on cars or electronics. Thanks for saving me so much time, headache and money trying to get someone to fix this. I was able to follow this very simple solution and it totally worked!!
That’s awesome! I’m glad I was able to help. Check out some of my other videos if you’d like to learn other stuff. Remember if I can do it you can do it. Thanks for watching!
Worked perfectly my dude, thank you so much. Definitely worth a follow. 👍🏻
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Hey man many, many thanks! Worked like a charm on my 2013! Was a bit of a challenge to get the cover off with the clips but BOOM! Back in business.
Thanks again!
Haha I always love hearing that! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I didn't pull the lock apart, I just shot contact cleaner through the little vent holes on the bottom of the switch. I flooded the switch, shook it and let it flash off. Worked like new and did both in under 30 minutes. Hope this helps.
Hey if it works that’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
I’m totally going to try this! 🙏
@@risaoramdid it work for you?
Count me as a non believer that tried it and was amazed. My 2011 mazda3 i sport driver door would only lock once out of every 10 ish button pushes. Used this method (contact cleaner and cotton swab) and it instantly works every button push.
Haha I’m glad I could help you out! Thanks for watching!
Thanks, did this today. My switch looked slightly different on my 2012 M3, and was a bitch to get all the tabs separated (several small screwdrivers helped). Contacts didn't even look dirty but I had some electronics contact cleaner handy and went over it, and works just fine now!
Haha I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
this worked like a charm. thank so much! 🎉👍🇺🇸💪
Haha good to hear. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
works! bought the car recently and was sad about the issue on both doors… my mechanic couldn’t figure it out but this video worked perfectly!
Good I’m glad it was able to help! Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie What do you think it is after it locks you can hear them still clicking?
Man if only you had made this before I ordered replacement switches. I didn’t even think about how simple a mechanism they were
Well hopefully the information will help you in the future. Thanks for watching!
Bought a 2012 speed 3 and literally the only issue is this… not that bad & such a cool car!!!!
They are cool cars. Glad I could help you with this. Thanks for watching!
Had the same issue. This cleared it right up. Fairly easy and straightforward. Thanks for this video! I probably would have lived with the problem if it hadn’t popped up
I’m glad I could help! I always love to see just how many people I’ve gotten to help. Thanks for watching!
Hello, excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, thanks to it I was able to repair my insurance and save money. May the universe enlighten you and give you well-being ✨️
Woot woot I’m glad to hear that! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
I almost made my hands bleed getting the lock mechanism out but it worked! Thanks!
Haha I understand that but hey I’m glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!
I was having this issue on both doors and this helped me fix them. No visible dirt but cleaned the contacted with so isopropyl alcohol and it worked like a charm. Thanks!
That’s awesome. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
It worked. It effing worked. You rock. Happy holidays. God bless. 🙏🙏
Haha I’m glad I was able to help! Happy holidays and thanks for watching!
This hack worked on 2013 CX-9. The driver side switch was intermittent but the front passenger side lock switch was operational. Once opened up, dirt was visible on the upper contact. Note it can be done without removing the interior door panel, but a thumbwheel ratcheting screwdriver would help. Worth doing when you have to do a regulator/motor replacement while you have easy access.
Very true. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Young man! Thank you so much for the amazing upload!
Forever blessing your journey!
Thank you very much! I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the helpful video! I have just fixed the sporadically working lock switch on my 2012 Mazda 3 Sedan. Just a little cleaning on the contacts was all it needed!
Haha seems to be a big problem on these. I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Super helpful! I changed out the switches in our 3 in less than half an hour. Thank you!
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
It worked!!!! You are a genius. Solved the problem on my drivers door
Awesome! I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Just did this on my Speed3 drivers side lock that stopped working on me a couple of months ago and it’s incredible how well this works.
I used isopropyl to clean the contacts (which looked clean initially) and the lock button works like a charm!
Do you own this Mazda 3? Can I look forward to more on this car? I’m gonna be watching some of the past mazda3 videos on your channel.
It is pretty incredible how it works. This has been a big thing on these cars. I never really knew why though.
Ya using iso is the smarter choice. If I redid the video that’s what I would have shown. All of them usually look clean but, it works to do this about 90% of the time.
My gf does so I have a few videos out. Have a transmission removal video. I have some more coming for it like making the headlights tied to a relay to auto shut off with the key. I also have a remote start video coming a little later on. If there’s anything you want to see I can make videos on it. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie gonna have to add an auto shutoff of my lights to the list of mods to look into doing, another great idea!
@@JunkyardJunkie not sure what year yours is, but this is a great, easy car to learn diy suspension work, brake work, etc. there are already a number of vids out there but more of those are always welcome. Mine also came without cruise control and I've been told its just a matter of getting and installing the steering wheel module (hoping to do a junkyard pull) and convincing the dealer to reprogram the system. (the wiring/etc are supposedly already there). I've been tempted to look at replacing the center cup holder console, have seen a few discussions about mods for that (i have a 2012 m3).
You just saved me a trip to Mazda (and probably some money)!! 🙌🏻 thank you for this video!
Awesome! I’m always glad to help. Thanks for watching!
Youre the best. It was just a matter of cleaning the contacts. Thanks
Haha I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Awesome!! Worked like a charm on my 2013 Mazda 6. Thanks
Awesome! I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video (mazda door lock). It will save me an extortionate bill at the local mazda dealership.
I’m glad I was able to help and save you from the stealership haha. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I have not taken my 2008 Mazda 3 apart yet, but have a question. Neither the driver or passenger door lock/unlock work via the switches OR the FOB. Both rear door locks work. Checked the fuses, both are fine. Can it still be the switches, or will it be actuators instead, being as the FOB doesn't lock/unlock them either?
You most likely have a different issue but this won’t hurt to try. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
I have the same issue
Did the video help fix this?
Thank you very much bro, very good explanation, i had the same problem now it is working fine
Hey that’s great news. I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this!! A little lacquer thinner on a Qtip and the lock works again!
I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Thanks to your video. Fixed switch on my Mazda 3 2011.
I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
That worked for me. Thank you and Thanks for the upload.
That’s awesome! I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much! It worked! I didn't think it was going to because the contacts looked clean, but I used a little alcohol on them anyway.
Definitely requires patience for that prying bit. Also my housing didn't come out as far as yours so getting the two screws out was challenging as well. Woo hoo!!
Haha I’m happy to hear it worked! Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great info saved me couple dollahs🤙
I love to hear that. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thank very much good sir, worked for me !
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! trying this after work.
Sounds good. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!
You are my hero it worked!!! Thank you very much!
Glad it could help! Thanks for watching!
This fixed my locks!!!! Yay! Thank you!!!
Haha I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Worked like a charm. Thankyou
Glad i could help! Thanks for watching!
My switch wasn't working but looked clean as a whistle. I wiped the contacts with a piece of cloth, reinstalled the switch and it's working just like it should. Prying the switch apart isn't easy. I recommend using two thin blade screwdrivers - one to hold the plastic above the post while you pry up the one along side.
It’s crazy how it works. but I’m glad I could help! You’re right about the two screw drivers. Thanks for watching!
It worked!! Thanks 🎉
Thank you Sir. Did it in 15 minutes.
I’m glad to hear that! It’s great when it’s the simple stuff right haha? Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing this info. I'll try to fix mine tuesday some of my windows don't go up and down also, have any ideas on that? 2011 Mazda 3 also
So when they do go up and down to they sound ok? If so this is most likely your problem. If it makes a plastic grinding noise or just strains to go up and down then it may be your window motor regulator. I have a video ruclips.net/video/WAVcHdlyGQ4/видео.html that shows me fixing it on a Mazda cx7. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. On my Mazda CX9, only the rear right side doesn't work. What could be the issue ?
Most likely it’s the actuator on that door. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie thank you again 👍
Very helpful, thanks 👍
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
I appreciate the video I like learning how I can fix my car
But this didn't help my door situation
I might have to call a locksmith or something it doesn't want to open
It started by not locking with the electronic locks on the the key or manually flipping the lock to unlock
Then it started to open from the inside only to pen from the outside once in a while
Now it won't open at all and the same is starting to happen to my driver side door
That’s weird. Ya this wouldn’t fix your problem. You need to take the door apart and look at the rods and see if they’re still connected. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hoping this works going to give it a shot
Hopefully it worked for you. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I'm really hoping that you can help me. I own a Mazda 3 sport, i have this issue with the front passenger door. I was so relieved to find your video, because I cannot afford to take my car to the garage yet. Once i opened up the car as per your video, I came to a halt as it looks different. I'm no mechanic, nor do I have a head for these things but I'm having a go. If I were to send you my video could you help me out please? Many thanks! Sue
Hey, if you can upload a video to RUclips and then comment on here then I will definitely try to help you out. Also, if need be, I can always FaceTime you via Facebook. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie Hey, thanks for your quick reply. I've uploaded a video but i need your email to invite you to view it. Can you send it through please? or let me know where I can find it. Thanks. Its just a quick video to show you what i found once I removed the outer shell.
By the way, I'm in the. UK so although a facetime would be great, I'm not sure that the time difference would allow it.
Send it to Facebook look up
Junkyard junkie. I’ll watch on there or if you upload to your RUclips I can watch it here too.
@@JunkyardJunkie Hey, Facebook is telling me that your page is unavailable right now🙄 Never mind! I've uploaded it to my youtube. its the only one on there and ill make it public
Super helpful, thanks much. Another trick to clean contacts is to gently use a pencil eraser.
Glad I could help! Thanks for the tip. Thanks for watching!
😊 excelente video lo recomiendo. 🎉
¡muchas gracias! Me alegro de poder ayudar. ¡gracias por ver!
excelent tip
Thanks! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you soooo much!!! Save me a lot of $$$$
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Wow I’ve been living with my driver door unlock not working for a few years. Passages one just stared to not work.
I just did this and it fixed both doors. My question not is why the hell did they use a low grade gold trace that can oxidize
I’m glad this was able to help! I agree most manufactures seem to use questionable stuff such as this. But, I’ve seen worse like Kia using a plastic power steering assist gear instead of a metal one. Thanks for watching!
Super good,
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Does this help fix Door ajar light, staying on?
No but what you can do (had to do it on this car too) is shoot some lubricant in there (on the door that’s where the sensor is). Something like pb blaster, crowl oil or even wd40. Then work the latch back and forth should fix it right up. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks broski
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Will this solve the car alarm going off randomly?
No it shouldn’t affect that. Thanks for watching!
I have a question, I did this on my Mazda ISport 3 2011, and it worked, but now my car stayed unlocked and it won’t lock from the inside or outside, what can I do?
Do you use a key fob or the physical key to lock from the outside?
@@francischoi4469 I use the locks inside! I think my issue is the screws weren’t screwed in all the way, but now my locks on my actual door handle won’t move very much.
Ok first remove the switch completely see if it works again (I assume it was working before?). If it works again just grab a new switch and swap it out. If it doesn’t more diag is required. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Genius, thanks
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
My 2010 Mazda 3 right rear door does not unlock. It is stuck. Any suggestion? Thank you
Most likely will be the door lock actuator. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
My Mazdaspeed 3 2012 is been having that issue,plus my dome light turns on and off all the time, they change the whole latch but it keeps on doing the same...at night my alarm goes crazy...
That’s not going to be fun to chase down. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
I would be looking at the Body Control Module!
Hey just cleared up the issue with the switch but now the actual lock tab by the door handle doesn't want to work. Any advice?
So the actual door lock switch? If so take it off and make sure the lines are still hooked up and didn’t pop out. Also when you hit the lock/unlock button can you hear the mechanism inside working? Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
so i hear mechanicsm inside working but doesn’t unlock or lock
Quick AND simple. Love it!
Thank you. Thanks for watching!
Had to do this on my motorcycle switch, good to see it’s worth trying on my Mazda, I’ll give it a whirl!
Edit: they didn’t even look dirty, but a little gentle scrape and clean with contact cleaner and they work like new. Way to save $50 per switch!
Haha I’m glad i was able to help. It’s crazy how so little can fix it. Thanks for watching!
@@JunkyardJunkie question:
Did you have any issues with it throwing a B126A:13 code for an open in the drivers door lock circuit after this? Scratching my head in what’s wrong with it now. Odd, because the door locks function great.
No issues for me and many others. Did this pop up right after doing this?
@@JunkyardJunkie it seemed to, but I have a feeling this was a dumb luck coincidence. The only thing I can figure is the switch/circuit that throws that code was about worn out before I cleaned the switches, and then a few rapid fire tests of the switches (lock, unlock, etc) finished it off. There was nothing I could have specifically done to ruin it. So I dug around Google and found a diagram and flow chart from Mazda for that very code. The only answer is the actuator/latch has now failed. But that actuator has multiple circuits in it, all sharing power and ground. There are circuits for the locking and unlocking. There is one circuit for simply the dash "door ajar" light. There is another circuit which registers to the BCM that the door is locked, and this is the circuit which failed. So since all other functions are fine, I'm leaving it alone until we have the cash for a brand new OEM actuator. Fun stuff!
Bad ass bro thank you
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
I Tried it and it didnt work, i have a 2013 mazda 3 and both the fob and the buttons for locking unlocking stopped working at the same time. I also check my fuse but they all seems to be fine. Anything else i could check or idea of what it could be
Unfortunately not off the top of my head. You’ll need a deeper diagnosis for it. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
Now how do we fix the drivers window button..... It doesn't roll down the drivers back window. But the back window switch works for it.
Glad I could help. As for what you’re saying you might could take your window switch apart and fix it. But, most likely you’ll have to get a new window switch: www.partsgeek.com/64yb1zs-mazda-3-window-switch.html?TS&PartsGeek+Google+Base&+Mazda+3+Window+Switch+Standard+Motor+Products+DWS-888+Front+Left+10-13+Mazda+Window+Switch+2011+2012&fp=pp&gbm=a&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrqyz_tuAggMVszbUAR1XygzREAQYAiABEgKGs_D_BwE
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Take the switch panel out and then take it apart making sure you keep it upside down (white up) then remove the circuit board and douse the switch with IPA and work the switch back and forth that will clean the cola soda out and get the switch working again.
How can I do this for a 2014 Mazda 3?!
Hey, the 2014+ they changed the switch. This was for most of the Mazdas that had this exact lock switch. But, I’m sure you can still take it apart and clean contacts here’s a quick video I found to take it almost all the way apart. It should get you close enough. ruclips.net/video/dfpO7svF4QA/видео.html hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
What do you think it is after it locks you can hear them still clicking?
The lock switch itself my be bad. You may want to go ahead and replace it. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
In most cases, it's the driver who presses the button too hard! It's not dirt that sticks to the contacts, we know that the black ‘pads’ have a conductive coating that makes electrical contact between the pad and the small circuit, I know what I'm talking about anyway.
The pad in question has a black coating that must never be removed, and if the conductor weighs too heavily each time, the pad will either break in the long run, or it will no longer have any special coating, and rather than change the rubber thingy, you'll have to buy a bottle of coating (the name doesn't come to mind) and apply it to the end of the pad (whether it's blue or green or black, it doesn't matter what colour the rubber is).
Interesting. Thank you for watching!
I want to know why the lock on that door didn't open? that happens to mine. that does NOT open.
It could be like in the video the contacts get a little corroded. Or it could be the actuator or the switch itself. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
I recommend a product call deoxit D5. I didn't have to take my switch apart. Just remove the handle get on side of the switch slightly exposed and spray the product in. It works like new now within 3 seconds of spraying the product on the right part of the switch. Used to take 20-30 presses to work.
Interesting I’ll defiantly check it out! Thanks for watching!
My 2010 mazda 3 didn't come with those buttons, is there a way for me to add them?
What do you mean it didn’t come with the buttons?? I don’t think I’ve seen any base models with out it. Did someone take it out?
I'm not sure but there isn't a place for it and doesn't even have the traction button
I just used my angle grinder. Faster than a screwdriver!
Haha
what if i can’t pry the two pieces open?
Where there’s a will there’s a way. You can always get more creative with it. I can assure you it’s possible just take your time. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I can’t seem to get the switch apart
Ya it can be a pain just take your time with it. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
what about mazda 3 2021
I havnt had the chance to read one apart on that yet. But I’d bet it’s probably the same. They seem to keep using same technology. Hope this helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!
So my car doors with lock on the inside but they will not unlock. Both switches have this problem. I tried this fix first and it did not work 😅 I’ll update if I figure it out incase anyone else is having the same problem
Did everything but did not work for me 😢
I’m sorry to hear that. It’s not a end all be all but usually works. Good luck and thanks for watching!
White hard rubber and ear buds soaked in IPA 70% or higher could be better job
Very true. It would be better. Thanks for watching!
Μπορείτε να βάλετε ένα βίντεο για αφαίρεση καλύμματος μοxλου ταχυτήτων MAZDA 3 του 2010;
я верю, что это то, что вы ищете. надеюсь это поможет. Спасибо за просмотр!
Mazda 3 gear shift light replacement
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Ridiculous that you can't open your car from inside your car. Like what if I crashed and couldn't get out of my car and needed to manually unlock my door? I can't unless I have the fob. Ridiculous and extremely dangerous
You can still manually unlock it? Thanks for watching
@@JunkyardJunkie I'm sorry I didn't preface. Nothing you did was wrong. You helped me. I was just ranting on how stupid of an issue it is. Sorry!
I hoped I was able to help. Sorry your having such a tough time with it. Best of luck