MAZDA MX-5 1997 Factory Owner's Guide

GENERAL NOTE
ABS CONTROL MODULE
Turn ignition off. Test ABS Control Module (ABS CM) using DVOM and Adapter Harness (49-F066-002)
connected to ABS CM connector. See Fig. 3
. Measure resistance, continuity or voltage as specified. See Fig. 3
-7. If checking voltage, measure between applicable terminal and GND terminal (AB, AC or AM) of ABS CM
connector. If voltage, continuity or resistance is not as specified, replace ABS CM.
Fig. 3: Identifying ABS Control Module Connector Terminals

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Fig. 4: Testing ABS Control Module (1 Of 3)

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functioning properly.

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Fig. 5: Testing ABS Control Module (2 Of 3)
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Fig. 6: Testing ABS Control Module (3 Of 3)
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HYDRAULIC UNIT
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Ensure all diagnostic trouble codes have been cleared and battery is fully charged. See CLEARING
CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Turn ignition on and check if ABS warning light goes out
after 2-4 seconds. If ABS warning light remains illuminated, ABS control module has detected a failure
and will not activate hydraulic unit. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
.
2. Turn ignition off. Ensure vehicle is on level surface. Raise and support vehicle. Place transmission in
Neutral. Release parking brake. Rotate wheels by hand and check for brake drag. Connect a jumper wire
between TBS terminal and GND terminal of data link connector. See Fig. 1
. Depress brake pedal and
have an assistant attempt to rotate right front wheel. Wheel should not rotate.
3. With brake pedal still depressed, turn ignition on. Brake should be momentarily released (about .5
second) and wheel should turn when pressure reduction operates. Check operation of remaining wheels
using same procedure beginning with left front, right rear, then left rear wheels.
4. If all wheels operate as specified, the following systems are operating properly.
Brake piping to hydraulic unit.
Braking system, including hydraulic unit.
Hydraulic unit electrical system (solenoid, pump motor, etc.)

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ABS control module output system (solenoid, relay, etc.) and harness.
5. If all wheels do not operate as specified, check ABS control module input system and wiring harness for
intermittent failure. Check for fluid leakage. Repair as necessary. If input system, wiring harness,
intermittent failure or fluid leakage are not present, replace hydraulic unit.
PUMP MOTOR
1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS Control Module (ABS CM) connector. See COMPONENT
LOCATIONS . Connect Adapter Harness (49-F066-002) to ABS CM connector. Using ohmmeter,
measure resistance between terminal "X" of ABS CM connector and ground. See Fig. 3
. Resistance
should not be more than one ohm. If the resistance is not as specified, check wiring harness between ABS
CM and pump motor. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS
. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect pump motor/hydraulic unit 2-pin connector. Using ohmmeter, measure
resistance between terminal "B" of pump motor/hydraulic unit connector and ground. See Fig. 7
.
Resistance should not be more than one ohm. Apply 12 volts across pump motor/hydraulic unit 2-pin
connector terminals. Pump motor should operate. If resistance is not as specified or pump motor does not
operate, check wiring harness. If wiring harness is okay, replace hydraulic unit.
Fig. 7: Identifying Pump Motor/Hydraulic Unit Connector Terminals

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SOLENOID VALVES
With Valve Relay Installed
Turn ignition off. Disconnect hydraulic unit 12-pin connector. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS. Apply 12

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volts to terminal "A" and ground terminal "D" of hydraulic unit 12-pin connector. See Fig. 8 . Using ohmmeter,
measure resistance between terminal "B" and specified terminals of hydraulic unit connector. See
HYDRAULIC UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE
table. If resistance is not as specified,
check solenoid valves with vale relay removed. See WITH VALVE RELAY REMOVED. Also check valve
relay. See VALVE RELAY.
HYDRAULIC UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE
With Valve Relay Removed
Turn ignition off. Remove hydraulic unit. See HYDRAULIC UNIT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Remove valve relay from hydraulic unit. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between terminal "X" of
hydraulic unit valve relay connector and specified terminals of hydraulic unit connector. See Fig. 8
and Fig. 9 .
See HYDRAULIC UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL RESISTANCE
table. If resistance is not as specified,
check wirin
g harness. If wiring harness is okay, replace hydraulic unit.
TerminalOhms
"H"4.7
"I"4.7
"J"4.7
"M"9
"N"9
"O"9

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Fig. 8: Identifying Hydraulic Unit Connector Terminals
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Fig. 9: Locating Hydraulic Unit Valve Relay Connector Terminals
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ABS WARNING LIGHT
Operational Test
1. Start engine and observe ABS warning light. Light should illuminate for a few seconds. If light does not
illuminate as described, turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS control module connector. Using a jumper
wire, connect terminal AD of ABS control module connector to ground. See Fig. 3
. Turn ignition on.
2. If ABS warning light illuminates, check ABS control module. See ABS CONTROL MODULE. If light
does not illuminate, remove instrument cluster. Remove and check ABS warning light bulb. Replace bulb
as necessary. If bulb is okay, check METER fuse and wiring harness. Repair or replace as necessary. If
METER fuse and wiring harness are okay, go to next step.
3. Using ohmmeter, connect positive lead to terminal 2K (Black/Yellow wire) of instrument cluster and
negative lead to terminal 1K (Blue/Yellow wire) of instrument cluster. See Fig. 10
. If continuity is not
present, replace instrument cluster. If continuity is present, repair wiring harness between instrument
cluster and ABS control module.

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Fig. 10: Identifying Instrument Cluster Connector Terminals
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STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Disconnect stoplight switch connector. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between stoplight switch terminals.
With brake pedal depressed, continuity should exist. With brake pedal released, continuity should not exist. If
continuity is not as specified, replace stoplight switch.
MOTOR RELAY
1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS Control Module (ABS CM) connector. See COMPONENT
LOCATIONS . Connect Adapter Harness (49-F066-002) to ABS CM connector. Turn ignition on. Using
voltmeter, measure voltage between terminals "X" and AB of ABS CM connector. See Fig. 3
. Voltage
should be zero volts. Apply 12 volts to terminal "B" an d ground terminal "G" of ABS CM connector.
Using voltmeter, measure voltage between terminals "X" and AB of ABS CM connector. Voltage should
be 12 volts. If voltage is not as specified, check wiring harness. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
2. Remove motor relay from hydraulic unit. See Fig. 14
. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between
terminals "B" and "C" of motor relay. See Fig. 11
. Continuity should exist. Apply 12 volts to terminal
"C" and ground terminal "B". Using ohmmeter, check continuity between terminals "A" and "D" of motor
rela
y. Continuity should exist. If continuity is not as specified, replace motor relay.

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Fig. 11: Identifying Motor Relay Terminals
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VALVE RELAY
1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS Control Module (ABS CM) connector. See COMPONENT
LOCATIONS . Connect Adapter Harness (49-F066-002) to ABS CM connector. Turn ignition on. Using
voltmeter, measure voltage between terminal AB and terminals "E", "Z", "Y", AG, BA and BB of ABS
CM connector. See Fig. 3
. Voltage on all terminals should be zero volts. If voltage is as specified, go to
next step. If voltage is not as specified, check wiring harness and repair as necessary. If wiring harness is
okay, go to step 3).
2. Apply 12 volts to terminal "B" and ground terminal AK of ABS CM connector. Using voltmeter, measure
voltage between terminal AB and terminals "E", "Z", "Y", AG, BA and BB of ABS CM connector. See
Fig. 3
. Voltage on all terminals should be 12 volts. If voltage is not as specified, check wiring harness. If
wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
3. Remove valve relay from hydraulic unit. See Fig. 14
. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between
terminals "B" and "C" of valve relay. See Fig. 12
. Continuity should exist. Apply 12 volts to terminal
"B" and ground terminal "C". Using ohmmeter, check continuity between terminals "A" and "D" of valve
rela
y. Continuity should exist. If continuity is not as specified, replace valve relay.

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Fig. 12: Identifying Valve Relay Terminals
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WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
On-Vehicle Inspection
Remove wheel. Inspect wheel speed sensor for looseness and damage. Replace as necessary. Measure clearance
between wheel speed sensor and sensor rotor. See Fig. 13
. Clearance should be .012-.043" (.3-1.1 mm). If
clearance is not as specified, replace wheel speed sensor or sensor rotor.
Resistance Test
Disconnect wheel speed sensor connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between wheel speed sensor
terminals. Resistance should be 800-1200 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace wheel speed sensor.
Voltage Test
Ensure vehicle is on level surface. Raise and support vehicle on safety stands. Disconnect wheel speed sensor
connector. Using voltmeter, while rotating wheel one revolution per second, measure voltage between wheel
speed sensor terminals. Voltage should be .25-1.2 volts (AC). If voltage is not as specified, replace wheel speed

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