brake light MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Guide

WARNING LIGHT AND SENDER UNIT T Symptom: Brake system warning light does not illuminate when parking brake is on. (Ignition switch to ON) 45UOTX-065 Remedy 1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the terminal of the switch and ground. I Released 1 No I Lever 3. If not as specified, adjust or replace the parking brake switch. 4. If the switch is OK, repair the wiring harness. Continuity 010 OFF Indicator Light Symptom: O/D off indicator light does not illuminate when O/D off switch turned on. 45UOTX-069 Pulled one notch I Yes Symptom: Brake system warning light does not illuminate when brake fluid in reservoir tank is below MIN. 45UOTX-067 Remedy 1. Check the bulb of the O/D off indicator light. 2. If the bulb is burned out, replace it. u Remedy 1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector. 2. Check for continuity of the brake fluid level sensor. Brake fluid level Below MIN Above MIN Continuity Yes No 3. If not as specified, replace the level sensor. 4. If the sensor is OK, repair the wiring harness. Gartner Banana

WARNING LIGHT AND SENDER UNIT T OHMMETER Washer Level Indicator lnspection 1. Disconnect the connector from the washer level sensor. 2. Jump terminal-wire L (harness side) to a body ground. 3. Start the engine and check that the WASHER indicator illuminates. 4. If there is no illumination, check the bulb, wiring harness, and sensor. Replace or repair as necessary. Washer Level Sensor lnspection 1. Connect the sensor connector (sensor side) to an ohm- meter. 2. Move the sensor float up and down. 3. Verify that there is continuity when the float is at the low- est point. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR lnspection 1. Check for continuity of the sensor. 2. If continuity is not as specified, replace the level sensor. Float level Below MIN Above MIN BUCKLE SWITCt Continuity Yes No OHMMETER -1 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH lnspection 1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the switch connector and ground. I Lever I Continuity I 3. If continuity is not as specified, adjust or replace the parking brake switch. (Refer to section P.) Pulled one notch Released BUCKLE SWITCH lnspection 1. Disconnect the buckle switch connector 2. Check for continuity of the switch. Yes No Seat belt I Continuity Seat belt buckled Seat belt unbuckled No Yes 3. If continuity is not as specified, replace the buckle switch. Gartner Banana

T LIGHTING SYSTEM Troubleshooting Symptom: Stoplights do not illuminate (All). 45UOTX-105 '' HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT 05UOTX-12: Step 1 1. Check STOP 15A fuse in the fuse box. 2. If the fuse is burned, replace it. Check and repair the wire harness, if necessary. 3. If the fuse is OK, go to Step 2. ~easure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the stoplight switch connector. B+: Battery positive voltage Inspection 1 ~erm w I voltage 1 condition Action I B+ I Check B terminal I Repair wiring harness Other I (STOP 15A fuse - Storrliaht switch) I Brake pedal B+ I Go to Step 3 depressed Other 1 Check stoplight switch w -- 1. 6heck the stoplight bulbs. 2. If a bulb is burned, replace it. 3. If the bulbs are OK, go to Step 4. Step 4 Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the right and left rear combination light connectors. B+: Batterv ~ositive voltacle -. - '"spection I Terminal I Voltage 1 condition Action Brake pedal depressed B+ Other B+ Other Check F terminal Repair wiring harness (Stoplight switch - Rear combina- tion light) Repair wiring harness (Rear combination light - GND) Check for poor connection of con- nectors Gartner Banana

LIGHTING SYSTEM T u I Symptom: Stoplights does not illuminate (One only). 45UOTX-108 STOPLIGHT 'I HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT Removal / Installation - -- 1. stoplight, High-mount stoplight 2. Remove and install as shown in the figure. Step 1 1. Check the stoplight bulb of the faulty side. 2. If a bulb is burned, replace it. 3. If the bulb is OK, go to Step 2. Step 2 Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the faulty rear combination ligjht connector. B+: Battery ~ositive voltaae -. - I Inspection I TernM I Voltage I condition Action - STOPLIGHT (LH AND RH) HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT Brake pedal depressed F B+ Other B+ Other Check F terminal Repair wiring harness (Stoplight switch - Rear mrnbina- tion light) Repair wiring harness (Rear combination light - GND) Check for poor connection of con- nectors Gartner Banana

T LIGHTING SYSTEM Stoplight Switch Adjustment 1. Adjust the brake pedal height. (Refer to section P.) 2. Disconnect the stoplight switch connector. 4 3. Loosen the stoplight switch locknut. 4. Turn the stoplight switch until it contacts the pedal arm. Turn an additional 112 turn. 5. Tighten the locknut. Locknut tightening torque: 14-18 N.m (1.4-1.8 kgf-m, 120-156 in-lbf) I I I Brake pedal depress I 0 0 1 I Inspection Stoplight switch 1. Disconnect the stoplight switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between terminals of the switch. lnspection condition 3. If not as specified, replace the stoplight switch. Terminal A I B I Brake pedal released I m : Continuity Gartner Banana

LIGHTING SYSTEM T Symptom: Daytime running lights (DRL) do not illuminate. (Turn signals function normally.) DRL operate with engine running and following switches are off: Headlight switch Turn signal switch (Selected turn signal light flashes, other light remains illumi- nated) Hazard warning switch Parking brake switch (Parking brake released) Step 1 1. Position the vehicle on a flat surface and block the wheels to prevent vehicle movement. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 3. Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the DRL control unit. 4. If correct, replace the DRL control unit. B+: Battery positive voltage Step 2 1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the terminal of the switch and a body ground. Terminal J (L) u Connected to WIPER 20A fuse I(B) B (R) C (WIR) Parking brake lever Pulled one notch Continuity Yes Released Test condition Constant GND Parking brake switch Headlight switch No I 3. If not as specified, adjust or replace the parking brake switch. 4. If correct, repair wiring harness. (DRL control unit - Parking brake switch) Specification B+ Constant Parking brake released Headlight switch off Action Repair wiring harness (WIPER 20A - DRL control unit) Other B+ Other Repair wiring harness (DRL control unit - GND) Go to Step 2 Go to Step 3 Gartner Banana

T LIGHTING SYSTEM Step 3 1. Remove the column cover and disconnect the connec- tors of the headlight switch. 2. Check for continuity between the terminals of the head- Q light switch connector. Position I Terminal I I I I Headlight High beam I I 3. If not as specified, replace the combination switch. 4. If correct, repair wiring harness. (Headlight switch - DRL control unit) I Symptom: Daytime running lights (DRL) function does not cancel. OSUOTX-161 Headlight Low beam Step 1 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Verify the symptom by operating the following switches; the DRL should cancel. Go to the specified Step. Headlight switch. Hazard warning switch. Turn signal switch. Parking brake switch (lever pulled one notch). 0 1 0 0---0 : Continuity Symptom: DRL function not canceled when Headlight switch ON I Parking brake switch ON Step 5 I 05UOTX-163 Next Step Step 2 Hazard warning switch ON Turn signal switch ON Step 4 Step 4 4. If not as specified, go to Step 3. 5. If correct, replace the DRL control unit. Step 2 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Turn on the headlight switch. 3. Check the voltage at the terminal wire C (WIR) of the DRL control unit connector. B+: Battery positive voltage J Terminal Voltage C (WIR) B+ Gartner Banana

LIGHTING SYSTEM T Step 3 1. Remove the column cover and disconnect the connec- tors of the headlight switch. 2. Check for continuity between the terminals of the head- light switch connector. Position I- Terminal 0---0: Continuity HL Headlight High beam Headlight Low beam 3. If not as specified, replace the combination switch. 4. If correct repair wiring harness. (Headlight switch - DRL control unit) B A 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Turn on the headlight switch. 3. Check the voltage at the following terminal wires of the DRL control unit connector. 0 B+: Battery positive voltage I Terminal I Voltage I 0 I I 45UOTX-151 4. If not as specified, repair wiring harness. (Flasher unit - DRL control unit) 5. If correct, replace the DRL control unit. F (GIB) H (GN) Step 5 1. Turn on the ignition switch. 2. Pull the parking brake lever more than one notch. 3. Check the voltage at terminal wire B (R) of the DRL con- trol unit connector. Cycles B+ and OV Cycles B+ and OV 4. If not as specified, go to Step 6. 5. If correct, replace the DRL control unit. T-75 B+: Battery positive voltage I Terminal Voltage B IR1 B+ Gartner Banana

T LIGHTING SYSTEM r REAR COMBINATION LIGHT Disassembly 1. Use a hot air blower to soften the "hot melt" (bonding Turn signal switch (in combination switch) Front turn signal lights agent) around the lens. Step 6 1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the terminal of the switch and ground. u T-19 T-64 2. Remove the lens from the light rear of the lens with a hammer I Parking brake lever Pulled one notch Released 45U0TX-153 4. If correct, repair wirring harness. (Parking brake switch - DRL control unit) Removal 1 Installation Refer to the following pages: housing by pushing the handle or round bar. Continuity Yes No Item Headlight switch (in combination switch) Hazard warning switch 3. Remove the old hot melt from the light housing. 3. If not as specified, adjust or replace the parking brake switch. Reference page T-19 T-21 Gartner Banana

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM B+: Battery Dositive voltage erminall Win color . . .. Action Connected to Cruise actuator Cruise actuator Test condition Main switch OFF Main switch ON Cruise A\actuator Specification Main switch OFF Main switch ON PCMT OV 9V Main switch OFF . Main switch ON Brake switch Go to Step 8 OV . 9V Ignition switch OFF lanition switch ON ParklNeutral switch Cruise control Main switch ON switch (Set switch and coast switch) Check main switch OV 9V - Brake pedal depressed Brake ~edal released Clutch switch Check main switch OV B+ Shift to "N" or "P" range Shift to other ranae Go to section K OV 9V Clutch pedal depressed Clutch pedal released Stoplight switch Go to Step 4 OV 5V Cruise control switch (Resume switch and accel switch) speed I While rotating rear tires I beMeenM,, sor Run I GO to Step 9 Go to section K OV B+ Brake pedal depressed Brake pedal released Cruise actuator I I I Battery 1 Constant I B+ I Repair wiring harness Go to Step 5 Main switch ON While turning resume switch after main switch ON B+ OV Main switch OFF Step 4 - Inspection of brake switch 1. Disconnect the brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between terminals of the switch. Go to Step 7 B+ OV OV GND 1 Constant Pedal position Go to Step 6 OV I Repair wiring harness Terminal A B 1 I Main switch ON 9V 45UOTX-19 Go to Step 8 3. If not as specified, replace the brake switch. 4. If the switch is OK, repair the wiring harness (fuse - brake switch - control unit). Pedal released Pedal depressed M: Continuity 0 0 Gartner Banana