oil level MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Guide

ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING N TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT'D) Possible Cause I Problem Abnormal noise from steering system Loose oil pump Loose steering gear Loose oil pump bracket Drive belt loosettight Air in system Malfunctioning steering gear Malfunctioning oil pump Obstruction near steering column or pressure hose Loose steering linkage Worn steering joints Action Tighten Tighten Tighten Adjust Bleed air Replace Replace Repair or replace Tighten or replace Replace PageISection section B N-25 N- 9 N- 9 25UONX41 AIR BLEEDING 1. Check the fluid level. (Refer to page N-22.) 2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times with the engine not running. 3. Recheck the fluid level. If it has dropped, add fluid. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the fluid level stabilizes. 5. Start the engine and let it idle. 6. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right several times. 7. Verify that the fluid is not foamy and that the fluid level has not dropped. 8. Add fluid if necessary, and repeat steps 6 and 7. Gartner Banana

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING Caution Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than five seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering d pump- 8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the fluid pressure generated by the gear hous- ing. If the pressure is not within specification, replace the gear housing assembly. Gear housing fluid pressure: 7,601--8,335 kPa (77.545.0 kgflcm2, 1,103-1,208 psi) 9. Remove the gauge set. Install and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 3247 N.m (3.24.8 kgf.m, 24--34 ft.lbf} 10. Bleed the air from the system. (Refer to page N-21.) STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti- theft system before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to section T.) On-vehicle Inspection -1 Steering wheel effort 1. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2. Start the engine and warm the power steering fluid to 50--60°C (1 22-1 40°F). 3. With the engine running at idle, attach a pull scale to the outermost point of the steering wheel spoke. Then, starting with the wheels in the straight-ahead posi- tion, measure the effort required to turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. Steering wheel effort: 2635 N (2.63.6 kgf, 5.3-7.9 Ibf) (during one turn of the steering wheel) 2 4. If not within specification, check the following: fluid level, air in system, fluid leakage at hose or connections, func- tion of oil pump and steering gear, and tire pressure. Gartner Banana

P PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE I Problem I Possible cause I Brake fluid or oil on pads -- Brakes do not release Parking brake does not hold well I Hardening of pad surfaces or poor contact Improper return of parking brake cable or improper adjustment Excessive lever stroke Brake cable stuck or damaged Action 1 page 1 d Repair or adjust Adjust Repair or replace Clean or replace Grind or replace 25UOPX-026 PARKING BRAKE LEVER Inspection 1. Depress the brake pedal several times. 2. Verify that the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is pulled with a force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 Ibf). Stroke: 7-9 notches Adjustment 1. On level ground, jack up the rear of the vehicle until the wheels are free to turn, and support it with stands. 2. Depress the brake pedal several times. 3. Remove the cover. 4. Turn the adjusting nut to adjust the lever stroke. --/, 5. Depress the parking brake pedal one notch, and verify that the parking brake warning light comes on. Release the parking brake. 6. Turn the wheels by hand, and verify that the brakes do not drag. 7. Lower the vehicle. Gartner Banana

WHEELS AND TIRES Q WHEELS AND TIRES SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT WHEELS AND TIRES ,, 1. Do not use wheels or tires other than those types specified. 2. Aluminum wheels are easily scratched. When washing them, use a soft cloth, never a wire brush. If the vehicle is steam cleaned, do not allow boiling water to contact the wheels. 3. If alkaline compounds (such as salt-water or road salts) get on aluminum wheels, wash them as soon as possible to prevent damage. Use only a neutral detergent. - - 9MUOQX-004 NOTES REGARDING TIRE REPLACEMENT Note the following points when tires are to be removed from or mounted onto the wheels. 1. Be careful not to damage the tire bead, the rim bead, or the edge of the rim. 2. Apply a soapy solution to the tire bead and the edge of the rim. 3. Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or cloth to clean and remove all rust and dirt from the rim edge and the rim bead. For aluminum wheels, use only a cloth for this purpose; never use a wire brush or sandpaper. 4. Remove pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in the tire tread. 5. Be sure the air valve is installed correctly. 6. After mounting a tire on a wheel, inflate it to 250-300 kPa I2.55--3.06 kgf/cm2, 35.55--42.66 psi). Verify that the bead is seated correctly on the rim and that there are no air leaks. Then reduce the pres- sure to the specified level. 7. If a tire iron is used to change a tire on an aluminum wheel, be sure to use a piece of rubber between the iron lever and the wheel to avoid damage to the wheel. Work should be done on a rubber mat, not on a hard or rough surface. INSPECTION / ADJUSTMENT Check the following and adjust or replace as necessary. 1. Air pressure. Check the air pressure of all tires when they are cold, including the spare tire, with an air pressure gauge. u Air pressure: Standard tires 177 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi) Temporary spare tires 412 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2, 60 psi) 2. Wheel runout. Set the probe of a dial indicator against the wheel, and turn the wheel one full revolution. WEAR INDICATOR Wheel runout: Horizontal 2.0mm (0.079 in) max. Vertical 1.5mm (0.059 in) max. WEAR lNDICAToR 3. Tire wear. Specifications Remaining tread Ordinary tires: 1.6mm (0.063 in) min. (Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.) Snow tires: 50% of tread (Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed .) Gartner Banana

OUTLINE OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS Front Suspension - Transmission item (Stabilizer Specifications MT I AT - I Susoension tvoe I . , . , I . , Shock absorber Cylindrical double acting, low-pressure-gas charged I Double-wishbone TY pe Torsion bar Coil spring I - Diameter mm linl I 20.0 10.79) Identification mark color 19.0 (0.75) White Wire diameter mm (in) Coil inner diameter mm {in) I Blue Free length mm {in) Coil number 11 .O (0.43) 83 i3.27) 11 .O (0.43) 83 (3.27) 292.5 (1 1 32) 6.32 3 +. 3 (0.12 + 0.12) 0°18' + 18' Total toe-in I - I 35UORX-001 Rear Suspension 302.0 (1 1.89) 6.32 mm {in) degree Total toe-in (per side) 1 degree Front wheel alignment (Unladedt1) 0°09' +. 09' Caster anglee3 4"26' +. 45' Kingpin angle 11 "20' Maximum steering angle Transmission Specifications MT I AT Item Differential - Suspension type Inner Outer "TORSEN" LSD 1 Standard Double-wishbone Coil springs 370 23' a 2" 32" 32' -t 2" Camber anglee2 Torsion bar 12.0 (0.47) 1 11.0 (0.43) 1 11 .O (0.43) Cylindrical double acting, low-pressure-gas charged - Stabilizer Identification mark color Wire diameter mm {in) 0°24' + 45' Type Diameter mm {in) I Coil number I 7.68 I 7.96 I Shock absorber Yellow 10.1 {0.40} Coil inner diameter mm {in) Free length mm {in) Green 10.2 {0.40) 35UORX-002 *I Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. '2 Difference between left and right must not exceed I O. '3 Difference between left and right must not exceed 1'30'. "TORSEN" is a registered trademark of ZEXEL-GLEASON USA.INC 83 I3.27) 348.5 j13.72) Rear wheel alignment (Unladed*') 83 (3.27) 356.5 (1 4.04) Total toe-in Total toe-in (per side) mm (in) degree degree 3 -c 3 (0.12 + 0.121 0°18' + 18' 0°09' + 09' Camber angle*2 -0°43' 2 30' Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications (Unladed*l) PRE-INSPECTION 1. Check the tire inflations, and adjust to the recommended d pressure if necessary. 2. lnspect the front wheel bearing play and correct if neces- sary. 3. lnspect the wheel and tire runouts. 4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness. 5. The vehicle must be on level ground and carry no lug- gage or passengers. 6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between left and right mea- surement must not exceed 10mm (0.39 in), and the rear measurement must be larger then the front measure- ment by 10-30mm (0.4--1.1 in). Caution The proper caster and camber angle vary depend- ing on the vehicle height. Refer to the following and to page R-9 for the specifications. Inspection and adjustment of wheel alignment must be done with the vehicle unladed*'. . . I Y -- t~otal toe-in l~er side) I 1 dearee 0'09' + 09' I Total toe-in 3 2 3 I0.12 2 0.12) 0'1 8' 2 18' mm (in) dearee Maximum steering angle U - Inner Outer 11 '20' -0°20' 2 45' 0'03' ? 45' 0'24' 2 45' 0°44' -+ 45' 1'02' -+ 45' 5'1 6' ? 45' 5O02' -+ 45' 4O49' 2 45' 4'35' -+ 45' 4'21 ' -+ 45' I Kingpin angle 37"23' -+ 2" 32O32' 2 2" '1 Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. OSUORX-009 ** Difference between left and right must not exceed lo. '3 Difference between left and right must not exeed 1'30'. 328-337 {I 2.9-1 3.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 340-357 I13.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 36&377 {I 4.4--14.8) 328-337 {I 2.9--13.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 348-357 113.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 368-377 {I 4.4--14.8) Camber angleg2 Caster angle*3 Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm {in) Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm (in) Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications (Unladed*) I Item I Specifications I L *' Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. 05Uo~x-01~ *2 Difference between the leff and right must be exeed lo. 3 + 3 i0.12 * 0.12) 0'18' k18' 0'09' 2 09' -1 "08' +. 30' Total toe-in Total toe-in (per side) Camber angle'' LEFT WHEEL - mm {in) degree degree INCREASE I 1 346-355 (1 3.6-1 4.0) Height from center of wheel to fender brim'2 mm Iin) RIGHT WHEEL C INCREASE 356-3135 {14.0-14.4) 366-375 {I 4.4--14.8) 376-385 {I 4.8-1 5.2) 386--395 {I 5.2-1 5.6) LEFT WHEEL -C -0°54' r 30' -0'43' 2 30' -0°35' r 30' -0'30' +. 30' Toe-in Toe-in is adjusted by turning the front and/or rear adjust- ing cam bolts at the lower arm. Caution Adjust the toe-in before adjusting the camber. 1. Loosen the front and/or rear cam nuts. 2. Turn the front and/or rear adjusting cam bolts to provide the correct toe-in. I Counter- Counter- Decrease Clockwise Clockwise clockwise clockwise Toe-in Note Turning the front cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.8mm (0.11 in} and the camber about 15'. Turning the rear cam one graduation changes the toe-in about 2.8mm I0.11 in} and the camber about 6'. 3. 'Adjust the camber. Left wheel Camber Camber is adjusted by turning the front and rear cams at the lower arm. Right wheel Caution Adjust the camber after adjusting the toe-in. Front cam I Rear cam I Front cam I Rear cam 1. Loosen the front and rear cam nuts. 2. Turn the front and rear adjusting cam bolts the same amount in the opposite direction to provide the correct camber angle. Gartner Banana

BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................... INDEX T- 2 ........................... SWITCHES T- 2 FUSES AND RELAYS .................. T- 3 .............................. LIGHTS T- 4 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM ........... T- 5 ...................... AUDIO SYSTEM T- 6 SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM ................ T- 7 ............................... OUTLINE T- 8 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........... T- 8 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS ............... T- 9 ................................... FUSE T- 10 STRUCTURAL VIEW ................... T- 10 ...................... SPECIFICATIONS T- 11 ........................ DESCRIPTION T- 12 ....................... REPLACEMENT T- 12 ....................... RELAY .. ....... T- 13 STRUCTURAL VIEW ................... T- 13 ........................ DESCRIPTION T- 13 RETRACTABLE HEADLIGHT RELAY .... T- 14 ....................... FLASHER UNIT T- 14 ........................... TNS RELAY T- 15 .......................... HORN RELAY T- 15 COOLANT FAN RELAY ................. T- 15 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER RELAY ... T- 16 HEADLIGHT RELAY ................... T- 16 ................................ SWITCH T- 17 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 17 ........................ DESCRIPTION T- 17 .................... IGNITION SWITCH T- 18 COMBINATION SWITCH ............... T- 19 RETRACTOR SWITCH AND HAZARD WARNING ............................. SWITCH T- 21 ................. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER T- 22 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 22 ........................ DESCRIPTION T- 22 .................... CIRCUIT DIAGRAM T- 23 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T- 24 ............ REMOVAL / INSTALLATION T- 29 ........... DISASSEMBLY 1 ASSEMBLY T- 29 ...................... SPEEDOMETER T- 30 ........................ TACHOMETER T- 30 WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE ....... T- 30 ......................... FUEL GAUGE T- 31 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE ............... T- 31 .................... PRINTED CIRCUIT T- 32 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ............. T- 32 WATER TEMPERATURE SENDER UNlT . T- 32 FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNlT ...................... (IN FUEL TANK) T- 32 OIL PRESSURE SENSOR .............. T- 33 ............... SPEEDOMETER CABLE T- 33 WARNING LIGHT AND SENDER UNIT ..... T- 34 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 34 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM .................... T- 35 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T- 36 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR ......... T- 39 PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ............. T- 39 ..................... BUCKLE SWITCH T- 39 ...................... LIGHTING SYSTEM T- 40 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 40 ......................... HEADLIGHTS T- 41 ......................... STOPLIGHTS T- 53 TURN AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . T- 57 ..................... BACK-UP LIGHTS T- 66 TAILLIGHTS. SIDE MARKER LIGHTS. PARKING LIGHTS AND LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS . T- 69 DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) .................... (CANADA SPEC.) T- 72 ........... REAR COMBINATION LIGHT T- 76 .................... INTERIOR LIGHTS T- 78 ................ ILLUMINATION LIGHTS T- 82 .................................. HORN T- 84 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 84 .................... CIRCUIT DIAGRAM T- 85 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T- 86 ............ REMOVAL 1 INSTALLATION T- 87 ............ REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER T- 89 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 89 ........................ DESCRIPTION T- 89 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T- 90 ................ REPAIRING FILAMENT T- 93 ............. CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM T- 94 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T- 94 .................... CIRCUIT DIAGRAM T- 95 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T- 96 ....... SELF-DIAGNOSTIC INSPECTION T-100 ............... CRUISE CONTROL UNIT T-103 .................... ACTUATOR CABLE T-104 ..................... CLUTCH SWITCH T-105 .......... STOP LIGHTIBRAKE SWITCH T-105 ...... CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH T-106 ........... CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH T-106 ............. VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR T-106 ........................... ACTUATOR T-107 a .................................. AUDIO T-108 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T-108 ................... SYSTEM DIAGRAM T-109 ............................ FEATURES T-110 FUNCTION AND OPERATING ......................... PROCEDURE 1-111 ............. OPERATION DESCRIPTION T-113 .................. ANTITHEFT SYSTEM T-120 ................. TROUBLESHOOTING T-122 ............ REMOVAL I INSTALLATION T-145 .................... POWER ANTENNA T-149 ......................... INSPECTION T-153 CONNECTOR TERMINAL .................... SPECIFICATIONS T-154 SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM .................. T-156 PREPARATION ........................ T-156 ................... STRUCTURAL VIEW T-156 .......... COMPONENT DESCRIPTION T-157 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................... T-158 ................. SERVICE WARNINGS T-159 GENERAL PROCEDURES ............. T-160 TROUBLESHOOTING ................. T-160 DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE ....... T-206 PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE . . T-207 DIAGNOSTIC MODULE ................ T-208 CLOCK SPRING ....................... T-209 CRASH SENSOR (D-SENSOR) ......... T-210 CRASH SENSOR (S-SENSOR) ......... T-213 AIR BAG MODULE DISPOSAL . .. PROCEDURE ........................ T-215 INSPECTION OF SST (DEPLOYMENT TOOL) ............... T-217 Gartner Banana

TECHNICAL DATA R. SUSPENSION Front sus~ension I i/ Differential - . - ~- Coil springs MT I AT Shock absorbers "TORSEN" LSD TY ~a Cylindrical double-acting, low-pressure gas charged Standard Stabilizer Double-wishbone Torsion bar Wire diameter mm {in) Coil inner diameter mm {in} Rear suspension Tv~e I Double-wishbone TY pe Diameter mm {in) 20.0 (0.79) I Identification color 11 .O {0.43} 83.0 f3.27) . . Free length mm {in) Coil number 19.0 {0.75} . . 292.5 (1 1.52) 1 302.0 {I 1.89) 6.32 I - . I1 . ,I . , I Shock absorbers Cylindrical double-acting, low-pressure gas charged White I I Identification color I Yellow I Green I Blue Torsion bar 12.0 (0.471 1 11 .O 10.43) .a Stabilizer TYPe Diameter mm {in) Coil springs Wheel alignment I Front wheel alignment (Unladen'') I I - Caster angle*3 King pin angle I tun'aoen 'I 1 Camber angle'2 -0°43' 2 30' I I - Wire diameter mm {in) Coil inner diameter mm {in) Free length mm {in} Coil number Maximum steering angle 4O26' -c 45' 11 "20' Rear wheel alignment ,, l-l_A_-*i, *1 Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified level, and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated position. *2 Difference between left and right must not exceed lo. *3 Difference between left and right must not exceed 1'30'. 10.1 (0.40) Inner Outer 10.2 I0.40) mm (in) Camber ana~e*~ J 3 + 3 10.12 r 0.12) 0°18' 2 18' -. - 3 r 3 {0.12 2 0.12) 0'24' 2 45' 37O23' 2 2" 32O32' 2 2" Total toe-in 83.0 i3.27) U' mm {in} degree 348.5 113.72) Total toe-in 356.5 {I 4.04) dearee 7.68 0'18' & 18' 7.96 Gartner Banana

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION VEHICLE DIMENSIONS d Measurement I I Overall height mm (in) I Overall length mm (in) Overall width mm (in) 3,948 (155.4) 1,676 (65.9) WHEEL ALIGNMENT Front wheel alignment (Unloaded*) 2,266 (89.2) 1,410 (55.5) 1,428 (56.2) Wheelbase mm (in) Rear wheel alignment (Unloaded*) Tread Total toe-in Front mrn (in) Rear mm (in) mm (in) degree Camber angle I 0'24' f 30' 3 + 3 (0.12 f 0.12) 0°18' + 18' Maximum steering angle Inner Outer I 37'23' f 2O 32O32' f 2O Caster angle * Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; and spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. 4O4Y f 45' 1 1°20' 3 * 3 (0.12 f 0.12) 0'18' + 18' King pin angle Camber angle Total toe-in -0'43' f 30' mm (in) degree Gartner Banana