Inspection and Verification

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Verify the customer concern by operating the stoplamps.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and proceed to SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STOP LAMPS .
Visual Inspection Chart

Fig 1: Visual Inspection Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.