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:
Rear Map Light
Purpose
The rear map lights shine light at the center of the vehicle interior.
Function
The rear map lights illuminate when the interior light switch is in the ON
position or the map light switch is turned on.
The rear map lights illuminate according to the lock condit ...
Accessory Socket
Purpose
By inserting the plug of an electrical device, 12 V (maximum 120 W) of power
is supplied enabling use of the electrical device in the vehicle.
Function
Front accessory socket
When the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on), 12 V (maximum
120 W) of pow ...
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 ...
