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:
Cylinder Head Gasket Replacement
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakag ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener Cable Removal/Installation
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. ...
Discharge Headlight Bulb
Purpose, Function
Charges the internal metallic element and emits white light resembling sunlight.
Construction
A mercury-free bulb has been adopted for the discharge headlight bulb.
The discharge headlight bulb is assembled to the front combination light.
The dis ...
