1994 MAZDA MX-5 battery replacement

SHIFT MECHANISM (WITH SHIFT-LOCK SYSTEM) Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the column cover. 3. Disconnect the key interlock solenoid connector. 4. Remove the screws and the key interlock solenoid. 5. Install the key interlock solenoid and tighten the screws. Tightening torque: 6.S-13 N-m (70-1 30 kgf-m, 61-11 3 ft-lbf} I I I 6. Verify that the key interlock solenoid operates. (Refer to 45UOKX-576 "Inspection" above.) 7. Connect the key interlock solenoid connector. 8. Install the column cover. 9. Connect the negative battery cable. KEY INTERLOCK UNIT Inspection 1. Remove the column cover. 2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and check terminal volt- ages, referring to the chart below. 3. If not as specified, repair the wiring harness andlor key -, interlock unit. B+: Battery positive voltage - - - Within 2 seconds of twning the P-range switch ON, and either the ACC or IG ON. Except above conditions Correct measurement valve 0 B+ E Condition Terminal I I I I terminal connected to I Ground 1 Constant M 0 Ignition switch ON Ignition switch OFF P-range switch and ACC are ON, or IG is ON Except above condition I B+ 0 S 0 B+ P-range switch ON P-range switch OFF I 0 B+ - ACC switch ON ACC switch OFF B+ 0 Gartner Banana

SHIFT MECHANISM (WITH SHIFT-LOCK SYSTEM) K TO GROUND FROM SHIFT-LOCK ACTUATOR Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the key interlock unit connector. 3. Remove the key interlock unit. 4. Install the new key interlock unit. 5. Connect the key interlock unit connector. 6. Connect the negative battery cable. P RANGE SWITCH Inspection Continuity 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the rear console. 3. Remove the screws and lift up the indicator panel. 4. Disconnect the P range switch connector. 5. Check continuity between the terminals. I Range I Selector lever release button I Continuity I 6. If not as specified, replace the P range switch. (Refer to page K-166.) I 7. Connect the P range switch connector. 8. Adjust the indicator panel. (Refer to page K-161.) Install the screws in the order shown in the figure. 9. Install the rear console. 10. Connect the negative battery cable. 11. Verify correct operation of the shift-lock system. SHIFT-LOCK ACTUATOR Inspection Terminal voltage and continuity 1. Remove the rear console 2. Remove the selector knob and indicator panel screws. Released Depressed Yes No Gartner Banana

T FUSE DESCRIPTION Main Fuse Block The main fuse block is located on the right side of the engine compartment and contains nine fuses and two relays. -1 Fuse Box Fuse block No.1 is located above the dead pedal of the driver side. The fuse box cover shows the speci- fied fuse locations. A circuit breaker is included in the fuse box to protect the heater blower motor circuit. Fuse block No.2 is located to the side of the battery in the trunk compartment. 45UOTX-016 REPLACEMENT Caution Determine and correct the cause of a burnt fuse before replacing it. If the fuse is replaced before doing this, it may burn again. Plate type 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Replace the failed fuse with the fuse puller. 3. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Cartridge-type 80A fuse (Black) 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the fuse block mounting nuts, and remove the service cover. 3. Remove the fuse installation bolts, and pull out the fuse. 4. Install the new fuse and the fuse installation bolts. 5. Install the main fuse block. 6. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Gartner Banana

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