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.
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:
Reduction Gear
Purpose/ Function
The reduction gear transmits the rotation input from the EPS motor, decreasing
the rotation speed and increasing the torque simultaneously.
Construction
The reduction gear consists of the worm wheel located on the steering column
main shaft and the worm sh ...
Fuel Pump Control
Outline
By switching the fuel pump discharge amount, reduced power consumption and
improved fuel economy have been realized.
The PCM determines the optimum fuel pump drive force according to the engine
operation conditions, and sends the fuel pump drive signal to the fuel pump
...
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the manual transaxle oil..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX..
4. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the MTX..
5. Remove the oil seal (LH).
6. Remove the oil seal (RH).
7. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap a new oil s ...
