1994 MAZDA MX-5 AIR BAG

MAIN FUSE @LOCK MAIN EUE TRADE NUMBER W (F) EACX-uP LIGHTS: 1156 (2%) Ix-oal FUSE BLOCK U ,, HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT: Q1 (18.4W) STOP STCRIMTS: 1157 (27WI PARK/NEUTRAL W/R (F) - SWITCH OoA [X-031 Ix-olll 15A (SECTION H-1) FUSE ELDCK WG (F) 1 MTER 0 L (Fl HORN RELAY G/O (F) STOPLIGHT -12 SWITCH OWERTRAIN ONTROL ACK-UP G/R IGHT AT DATA LINK PASSENGER-SIDE CONNECTW RUISE CONTROL UNIT AIR BAG MOOVLE (SECTION U) m38 ::::s::t::z:::== R/G IF) t G/R G/O t I (F) (Fl G T I R/G G I I (R) (R) R/G G [R) (R) (R) 0, WW REAR COMBINATION LIGHT .BACK-UP LIGHTS .HORN .STOPLIGHTS 1 HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT 1 :-06 PASSENGER-SIOE AIR 8AG HOOULE (F) U i-04 PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MOWLE (F) Gartner Banana

1 mw GRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MOOULE :-2 SWITCH [a-. .BACK-UP LIGHTS .HORN .STOPLIGHTS .HIGH-MOUNT STOPLIGHT 1 REAR COHeINATION LIGHT '-05 HORN (F) S-03 DRIVEA-SIDE AIR BAG mlDlhE (F) :-06 PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG WDULE (F) j-04 PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG WOULE (F) Gartner Banana

T HORN Symptom: Horn does not sound. 05UOTX-191 Step 1 1. Check the STOP 15A fuse. 2. If the fuse is burned, replace it. Check and repair the wire harness, if necessary. 3. If the fuse is OK, go to Step 2. Step 2 1. Disconnect the horn connector. 2. Apply battery positive voltage to the horn, and check if the horn sounds. 3. If the horn sounds, go to Step 3. 4. If the horn does not sound, replace the horn. Step 3 1. Remove the knee protector. 2. Ground the terminal B (GIO) of the horn relay connector. 3. If the horn sounds, go to Step 4. 4. If the horn does not sound, go to Step 6. Step 4 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the air bag module. (Refer to page T-204.) 3. Check for continuity between the terminal of the horn switch connector and the steering shaft. I OFF I No I Horn switch ON 4. If correct, go to Step 5. 5. If not as specified, replace the horn switch and steering wheel as an assembly. Verify that the air bag system is operating normally by monitoring the air bag warning light. Continuity Yes Gartner Banana

T HORN TURN CLOCKWISE T RETURN 2.75 TURNS +I 2. Remove the air bag module and then remove the steer- ing wheel assembly. d 3. Before installation of the steering wheel reset the clock spring connector as follows: (1) Set the front wheels straight ahead. (2) Turn the clock spring connector clockwise until it stops. (3) Return 2.75 turns. (4) Align the marks (counterclockwise) on the clock spring connector and the outer housing. 4. Install the steering wheel and the air bag module. Verify that the air bag system is operating normally by monitor- ing the air bag warning light. Gartner Banana

T SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM PREPARATION SST 46UOTX-812 STRUCTURAL VIEW 49 H066 002 Deployment tool 1. Driver-side air bag module Removal I Installation ...... page T-206 Disposal procedure ........ page T-215 2. Passenger-side air bag module Removal I Installation ...... page T-207 Disposal procedure ........ page T-215 3. Clock spring Removal I Installation ...... page T- 19 Inspection ................ page T-209 For deployment of air bag module 4. Diagnostic module Removal / Installation ...... page T-208 5. Crush sensor (D-sensor) Removal / Installation ...... page T-210 Inspection ................ page T-212 6. Crash sensor (S-sensor) Removal I Installation ...... page T-213 Inspection ................ page T-214 Gartner Banana

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM T COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Component Air bag module Function Air bag system warning light Deploys air bag when current flows to integrated igniter Light illuminates or flashes if malfunction occurs in air bag system I EE with S-sensor, completes Circuit Clock spring I Ensures uninterrupted electrical connec- tion to air bag module while allowing turning of steering wheel Activated(closed) when crash impact de- Crash sensor Diagnostic module to infktor Activated(closed) when crash impact de- S-sensor 1 Monitors com~onents and harnesses in tected Acting with D-sensor, completes circuit to inflator Remark Located in instrument cluster Location: Driver side . . . . . . . . in steering wheel hub Passenger side . . . above the glove compartment Part of combination switch Located in front part of vehicle(left, right, and center) Located behind heater unit in passenger compartment Contains back-up battery air bag system Indicates system malfunction by flashing or illuminating air bag system warning light If warning light is bunt, sounds warning buzzer Detects short circuit between air bag module and ground or crash sensor rnal- function and melts system fuse to pre- vent unintended air bag deployment Gartner Banana

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SYSTEM DIAGRAM PASSENGER-SIDE S-SENSOR AIR BAG MODULE I IG1 B+ HORN RELAY CLOCK SPRING BACK-UP BATTERY I AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT SENSOR -7 System Operation During collision When either of the D-sensors and the S-sensor are activated (closed) simultaneously by shock of a colli- sion, the circuit to the inflator is completed. The inflator creates nitrogen gas and the air bag is deployed. The air bag vents the nitrogen gas from the vent hole on the back side of the bag to reduce shock to the driver and to allow easier exit from the vehicle. During normal condition and malfunction The diagnostic module constantly monitors the components and wiring of the air bag system for malfunc- tion, open circuits, and short circuits. .J If a malfunction is detected, the diagnostic module illuminates or flashes the warning light. In the case of a short circuit in the sensors or sensor harnesses, the diagnostic module activates the warning light and shuts down the system to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag. Gartner Banana

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS Component Disassembly Disassembling and reassembling the components of the air bag system can render the system inopera- tive, which may result in serious injury or death in the event of an accident. Do not disassemble any air bag system components. Wiring Harness Repair Incorrectly repairing an air bag system wiring har- ness can accidently deploy the air bag, which can cause serious injury. If a problem is found in the sys- tem wiring, replace the wiring harness. Do not try to repair it. Air Bag Module Inspection Inspecting the air bag module with an ohmmeter can deploy the air bag, which can cause serious injury. Do not use an ohmmeter to inspect the air bag mod- ule. Air Bag Module Handling A live (undeployed) air bag may accidently deploy when it is handled and cause serious injury. When carrying a live air bag module, point the trim cover away from your body to lessen the chance of injury in case it deploys. A live air bag placed face down on a surface is dan- gerous. If the air bag deploys, the motion of the mod- ule can cause serious injury. Always face the trim cover up to reduce the motion of the module in case it accidently deploys. Gartner Banana