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:
Generator Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
CAUTION:
Do not apply direct battery positive voltage to generator terminal D, otherwise
it could cause damage to the internal parts (power transistor) of the generator.
Charging system warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Verify that the assembly conditi ...
Rear Lateral Link Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link lower side nut..
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary..
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Rear lateral link outer bolt
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Headlight Aiming
NOTE:
Perform headlight aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front combination light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or
removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leav ...
