1994 MAZDA MX-5 ignition

T SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the column covers. 3. Remove the screw and the ignition switch. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. Inspection 1. Check for continuity between terminals of the switch. ACC 82 IG1 45UOTX-OX I Terminal 1 Position I B1 1 82 1 ACC I IG1 I IG2 I ST LOCK M: Continuity 2. If not as specified, replace the combination switch. Gartner Banana

T INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STRUCTURAL VIEW 1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 3. Water temperature gauge 4. Fuel gauge 5. Oil pressure gauge 6. Warning and indicator lights 7. Trip meter 8. Odometer DESCRIPTION Speedometer Two scales are shown on the speedometer face. The main scale for U.S. specification vehicles is MPH (0-140 MPH); the main scale for Canada specification vehicles is kmlh (0-220 kmlh). The odometer indication is the same as the main scale. Tachometer The tachometer has a RED STRIPED ZONE (6,500-7,000 rpm) that indicates momentary allowable engine speed. The engine should not be operated in the RED ZONE (7,000-8,000 rpm). Fuel Gauge 2 The fuel gauge continues to indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Gartner Banana

T INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Symptom: Water temperature gauge does not operate. 05UOTX-466 Preparation SST ( ) ... CANADA ONLY I 45UOTX-036 49 0839 285 Checker, fuel and thermometer 05UOTX-052 Step 1 1. Disconnect the water temperature sensor connector. 2. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal A of the con- nector and the black lead to ground. 3. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the water temperature gauge indicates the correct values. The allowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. For inspection of gauges Gauge display I Action Correct Incorrect I ( ) ... CANADA ONLY 45UOTX-038 T-26 Replace water temperature sensor Go to Step 2 Gauge display Correct Step 2 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K of the instrument cluster and connect terminal 2J of the instru- ment cluster to ground. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 2L of the instrument cluster and the black lead to ground. 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the water temperature gauge indicates the correct values. The allowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. Action Repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Water temperature sensor) I Incorrect I ReDlace water tem~erature aauae I Gartner Banana

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER T Symptom: Fuel gauge does not operate. L, Preparation SST Step 1 1. Disconnect the connector from the fuel gauge sender unit. 2. Connect the red lead of the SST to the A (Y) terminal wire and the black lead to ground. 3. Turn the ignition to ON. 49 0839 285 Checker, fuel and thermometer 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. For inspection of gauges Gauge display Action I Step 2 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K and ground to terminal 2J. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 1 A and the black lead to ground. Correct Incorrect 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. Replace fuel gauge sender unit Go to Step 2 ( Gauge display I Action I Correct Incorrect Repakwiring harness (Instrument cluster - Fuel gauge sender unit) Replace fuel gauge Gartner Banana

T INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Symptom: Oil pressure gauge does not operate. 05UOTX-468 Preparation SST I 49 0839 285 For inspection of Checker, fuel gauges and thermometer Step 1 1. Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure sensor. 2. Connect the red lead of the SST to the A (YIR) terminal wire and the black lead to ground. 3. Turn the ignition switch ON. 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. I Incorrect I GO to step 2 Gauge display Correct Step 2 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K and ground to terminal 2J. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 26 and the black lead to ground. Action Replace oil pressure sensor 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. Incorrect I Replace oil pressure gauge Gauge display Correct Action Repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Oil pressure sensor) Gartner Banana

WARNING LIGHT AND SENDER UNIT T Symptom: Brake system warning light does not illuminate when parking brake is on. (Ignition switch to ON) 45UOTX-065 Remedy 1. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector. 2. Check for continuity between the terminal of the switch and ground. I Released 1 No I Lever 3. If not as specified, adjust or replace the parking brake switch. 4. If the switch is OK, repair the wiring harness. Continuity 010 OFF Indicator Light Symptom: O/D off indicator light does not illuminate when O/D off switch turned on. 45UOTX-069 Pulled one notch I Yes Symptom: Brake system warning light does not illuminate when brake fluid in reservoir tank is below MIN. 45UOTX-067 Remedy 1. Check the bulb of the O/D off indicator light. 2. If the bulb is burned out, replace it. u Remedy 1. Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector. 2. Check for continuity of the brake fluid level sensor. Brake fluid level Below MIN Above MIN Continuity Yes No 3. If not as specified, replace the level sensor. 4. If the sensor is OK, repair the wiring harness. Gartner Banana

T WARNING LIGHT AND SENDER UNIT Remedy 1. Disconnect the timer and buzzer unit connector. 2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and verify that the seat belt warning light illuminates. I Warning light illuminates I Action Seat Belt Warning Light The seat belt warning light is controlled by the timer and buzzer unit. 1 Reolace timer and buzzer unit I Symptom: Seat belt warning light remains on six seconds after ignition switch is turned on. (Timer function does not operate.) I Yes Repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Timer and buzzer unit) I d 1 Symptom: Seat belt warning light does not illuminate when ignition switch is first turned on. I 45UOTX-070 Step 1 1. Ground terminal J of the timer and buzzer unit connector. 2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and verify that the seat belt warning light illuminates. 1 Warning light illuminates I Action I Step 2 1. Ground terminal D of the timer and buzzer unit connec- tor. 2. Turn the ianition switch ON. and verifv that the seat belt No Yes warning light illuminates. . Go to Step 2 Repair wiring harness (Timer and buzzer unit - GND) Warning light Illuminates Action Replace timer and buzzer unit Check bulb of seat belt warning light If bulb is OK, repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Timer and buzzer unit) Gartner Banana

T LIGHTING SYSTEM Description The headlight system consists of two halogen headlights mounted on retractable mechanisms, a head- light switch in the combination switch, and a retractor switch between the center ventilation outlets. When the headlight switch is rotated to the second position, the headlights are activated and the retract- able headlight actuator lift the headlights. If only the retractor switch is turned ON, the headlights will raise to the upright position, but all lights will be off. An emergency manual retractor knob is located on top of each retractable headlight actuator. 45UOTX-080 Troubleshooting A retractor indicator light is included in the instrument cluster. The indicator light illuminates when the re- tractable headlight actuator is operating and should go out when the headlights are fully raised or retracted. if the indicator light remains on, small objects, such as pebbles or pieces of ice, may lodged between the headlight and the vehicle body. Use the following procedure to correct this. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio antitheft function. (Refer to page T-120.) Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the RETRACTOR 30A fuse in the main fuse block. Raise or lower the headlight by turning the emergency retractor knob. Remove the obstruction. After verifying that the headlight switch and the retractor switch are off, reconnect the negative battery cable. Verify operation of the retractable headlight and the retractor indicator light. 45UOTX-095 --- Symptom: Headlights do not illuminate. HEAD 30A MAIN FUSE BLOCK Step 1 1. Check HEAD 30A fuse in the main fuse block. 2. If the fuse is burned, replace it. Check and repair the wir- ing harness, if necessary. 3. If the fuse is OK, go to Step 2. Gartner Banana