Genuine Mazda 323 Ignition Lock Cylinder

Mazda 323 Ignition Lock Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Ring
  LA01-60-261
  Q: How to remove and install the door lock and ignition lock cylinder on Mazda 323?

  A:

  Remove the door trim panel and the plastic watershield. Reach inside the door and disconnect the control links from the latch. Mark the location of the door latch prior to removal and take out the latch retaining screws from the end of the door, noting that on 1997 and later models there is only one latch screw. Detach the door latch, and if equipped with power door locks, remove the door lock solenoid. For installation, align the door latch and securely tighten the door latch screws. Through the door inside access hole, remove the outside handle retention bolts or nuts, and on 1995 and later models, take out the lock cylinder electrical switch retainer and the switch. Remove the control rod from the lock cylinder, then use pliers or a screwdriver to pry the retaining clip upwards and off of the lock cylinder. Pull the outside handle and lock cylinder from the door. For installation, follow the reverse process. The door key cylinder electrical switch may be tested if necessary without removal; disconnect the electrical connector and check that the electrical continuity between the terminals is 0 ohms (no resistance) when in the unlocked position, and 1 K-ohm when in the locked position.
• Ignition Lock Cylinder
  BR70-76-290F
  Q: How to disconnect the ignition lock cylinder and ignition switch on Mazda 323?

  A:

  Disconnect the negative battery cable and on 1995 and later models, disable the airbag of the driver. Take off the steering column upper and lower covers, and then the lower dash panel. Follow wire that connects ignition switch to electrical connector and disconnect it, and test continuity in each of the mentioned positions. Unscrew the electrical connector of the switch, unscrew the screw, and then part the switch and assembly of steering lock. The opposite of removal is installation.