Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light
Purpose
-
The power steering malfunction indicator light warns the driver that there is a malfunction with the electric power steering (EPS) system.
Function
-
If there is a malfunction in the EPS system, the power steering malfunction indicator light illuminates.
-
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
-
The power steering malfunction indicator light is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
-
EPS system malfunction detection
-
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.
-
The instrument cluster illuminates the power steering malfunction indicator light when it receives a power steering malfunction indicator light illumination on request signal.
-
Initial check
-
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
-
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:
Installation Of Radio System
The control modules and control unit have been designed with sufficient attention
to radio wave disturbances from the outside. However, observe the following precautions
when installing the radio set to the vehicle to prevent adverse effects on the control
modules and control unit.
Inst ...
Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Selector lever to neutral position.
3. Remove the front console box..
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the shift panel in the
direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clips A, hook B.
5. D ...
Seat Weight Sensor Calibration [Two Step Deployment Control System]
CAUTION:
If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor
calibration using the M-MDS.
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
Replacement with new passenger-side seat pa ...
