Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Filament Inspection
1. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on.
CAUTION:
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Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the tester could damage it. Wrap aluminum foil around the end of the lead and inspect the filament by touching it with the aluminum foil.
3. Connect the positive lead of the tester to the positive side of each filament and the negative lead to ground.
4. Gradually slide the positive lead from the positive side to the negative side and verify that the voltage decreases accordingly.
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If the voltage changes rapidly, the filament has a malfunction. Repair the filament.
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Measured part
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Voltage (Reference)
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(1) to (2) |
Approx. 11 V to 0 V |
Glass & Windows
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Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove t ...
Other materials:
Cargo Compartment Light Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cargo compartment light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the cargo compartment light terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the cargo compartment light..
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Brake Pedal Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
The clearance between the brake switch and the brake pedal is automatically
adjusted to the correct amount when the brake switch is inserted into the installation
hole on the brake pedal and rotated to fix in place. If the brake switch is
not properly installed, the clearan ...
Brake System/ABS Warning Light
Purpose/Function
The brake system/ABS warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
If a malfunction is detected in the system with the parking brake released,
the warning light illuminates to notify the driver.
Construction/Operation
When the DSC system and CAN l ...
