Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Tachometer
Purpose
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The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
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The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine speed signal from the PCM and displays the engine speed per minute.
Construction
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An analog needle display tachometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.
Operation
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The instrument cluster receives (1) the engine speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
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The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the engine speed signal and displays (2) the current engine speed.
Fail-safe
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Function not equipped.
Speedometer
Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is
traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle ...
Trip Computer Information System
Outline
The trip computer system displays the instantaneous fuel economy, average
fuel economy, remaining distance to empty, and the average vehicle speed.
The instrument cluster per ...
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Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
Purpose/Function
Detects the crankshaft speed as basic information for mainly determining
the fuel injection timing and ignition timing.
Detects the crankshaft speed and inputs it to the PCM as a CKP signal.
Construction
Installed on the side of the cylinder block (ri ...
Cooling Fan Relay
Purpose, Function
The cooling fan relay operates by receiving the signal from the PCM to supply
power to the cooling fan motor.
Construction
The cooling fan relay is installed on the relay and fuse block.
Operation
The contact point is on when the battery vo ...
Headlight Aiming
NOTE:
Perform headlight aiming if any of the following work is performed.
Front combination light replacement
Work that can affect vehicle height such as suspension replacement or
removal/installation.
1. Empty the vehicle by having all occupants leav ...
