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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1. Remove the pressure control valve assembly..
CAUTION:
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Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (with vanity mirror illumination).
2. Remove the screw A.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (with vanity mirror illumination)
6. Pr ...
Cargo Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the negative battery cable before performing the cargo
compartment light bulb removal. Otherwise, the circuit may be shorted resulting
in damage to the related parts such as the rear body control module (RBCM).
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate (LH).
b. Front seat (LH).
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. B-pillar lower trim (LH).
e. Rear seat (4:2:4 split type).
f. Rear seat cushion (6:4 split type).
g. Rear seat back (6:4 split type).
h. ...
