Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
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The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
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If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started.
Construction
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The power steering malfunction indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
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EPS system malfunction detection
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If the EPS control module (CM) detects a system malfunction, it sends a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal to the instrument cluster via CAN.
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The instrument cluster illuminates the power steering malfunction indicator light when it receives a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal.
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Initial check
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If the EPS system and CAN lines are normal, it illuminates when the ignition is switched ON (engine off), and turns off after the engine is started. If there is a system malfunction, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Oil Control Valve (OCV) [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The OCV switches the oil passage to the hydraulic variable valve timing actuator
to control the opening/closing period of the exhaust valve.
Construction
The O ...
Pressure Control Valve Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
1. Remove the pressure control valve assembly..
CAUTION:
Do not apply a pressure 36 kPa {0.37 kgf/cm2, 5.2 psi} or more. Doing so
will damage the pressure control valve and evaporative ho ...
Other materials:
Propeller Shaft Inspection
1. Measure the propeller shaft center runout using the dial gauge.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the propeller shaft as a
single component.
Propeller shaft maximum runout
0.8 mm {0.031 in}
2. Inspect the play and rotation of the joint by turning ...
Instrument Cluster Operation Record
Purpose
The instrument cluster operation record stores the record of the illumination
or flashing of the warning light.
Function
The operation record is stored by the instrument cluster and displayed using
the Mazda Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS).
The instrument ...
Outer Mirror Glass Installation
1. Connect the mirror heater connectors. (with heated outer mirror)
2. Connect the blind spot monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light connector
(with blind spot monitoring system).
NOTE:
Lightly pull the blind spot monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light connector
and verify t ...
