Purpose, Function
The GPS antenna receives signals sent from GPS satellites and sends them to the car navigation unit.
NOTE:
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed by the Pentagon (U.S.A.) as an object locating system using satellites. The GPS antenna receives signals from several of the satellites orbiting at an altitude of approx. 21,000 km {13,049 mile} to detect the current position of the vehicle.
Construction
The GPS antenna is installed inside the center part of the instrument panel.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Car Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
Global Positioning System (Gps) Antenna Removal/InstallationAdd-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your
vehicle's performance or safety systems; the Maz ...
Rear Fender Lower Panel Installation [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Installation Procedure
1. When installing new parts, measure and adjust the body as necessary to conform
with standard dimensions.
2. After temporarily installing new parts, make sure the related parts fit properly.
3. Spot weld the 26 locations shown in the figure, then ins ...
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the M-MDS.
a. Select “DataLogger”.
b. Select “Modules”.
c. Select “RCM”.
3. Select the applicable PID from the PID table.
4. Verify the PID da ...