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.
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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 ...
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Automatic Transaxle Outline [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
Contribution to low fuel economy
Wide TCC range
Clutch/brake resistance reduction
Realized direct feel and quick shifting
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b ...
Crash Zone Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The crash zone sensor detects an impact during a frontal or frontal offset
collision to the vehicle.
Function
The crash zone sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The crash zone sensor is built into the clutch sensor.
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Power Window Main Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the cover A.
3. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover shown in the figure and remove the
tab B in the direction of arrow (1).
4. Slide the power window main switch cover in the direction of the arrow (2)
shown in the figure and ...
