Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Side Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
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The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
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The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
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The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
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Two side air bag sensors are installed on each side for independent impact detection at the forward or the rearward side of the vehicle.
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Side air bag sensor No.1 is placed in the lower part of the B-pillar lower trim.
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Side air bag sensor No.2 is placed in the trunk side trim of the C-pillar.
Operation
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The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
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The crash sensor built into the side air bag sensor detects the impact and converts the impact into an electrical signal at the signal processing circuit.
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The side air bag sensor sends a signal indicating the degree of impact, which is converted to an electrical signal, to the SAS control module.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Side Air Bag Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the side air bag sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and ca ...
Start Stop Unit
Purpose
Performs control of several systems based on input/output signals from switches.
Function
The start stop unit controls systems based on the input/output signals.
Th ...
Other materials:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the intake air pressure introduced into the cylinder as basic information
for mainly determining the fuel injection amount.
Detects the intake air pressure introduced into the cylinder and inputs it
to the PCM as an intake air pressure signal.
Cons ...
Tie Rod Inspection
1. Inspect for bending and damage.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
2. Inspect for excessive play.
If there is any malfunction, replace the tie rod.
3. Swing the tie rod five times.
4. Measure the swing torque of the tie rod using a pull scale.
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Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
