1994 MAZDA MX-5 warning light

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

T SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM GENERALPROCEDURES Before Servicing 1. Deactivate the audio antitheft system, if installed. (Refer to page T-120.) 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Remove the lower panel. 4. Disconnect the orange and blue clock spring connec- tors. 5. Remove the glove compartment. 6. Disconnect the orange and blue passenger-side air bag module connectors. I , 46UOTXd21 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshootinn Procedure The air bag diagnostic module has a self-diagnosis function that flashes or illuminates the AIR BAG sys- tem warning light to indicate trouble in the air bag system. The trouble can be determined by the warning light illumination or flashing pattern. If the light does not illuminate but the system still has trouble, a warn- ing buzzer will sound 5 cycles of 5 times each. . . Flowchart I START Troubleshoot warning light circuit Does AIR BAG system warning light illuminate for 4-8 secs and I I Yes t Refer to service code table and troubleshoot system Press horn switch while turning steering wheel. Does horn sound? I I I Yes Reconnect connectors Are air bag module and horn switch connectors properly con- nected to clock spring connec- tor? Yes I I I I Troubleshooting horn circuit - Gartner Banana

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM T Service Code Table (With passenger-side air bag) Possible cause Flowchart No. Poor connection of diagnostic module priority connector Open circuit or poor connection of power source circuit code Output signal (Air bag system warning light) Remains ON Damaged D-sensor (D-sensor ON) 2 Poor installation of S-sensor Damaged S-sensor (S-sensor ON) 12 5 22 OFF OFF Open connection in S-sensor feed circuit S-sensor diagnosis circuit open High resistance or open circuit in driver- 8 32 OFF side air bag module circuit High resistance or open circuit in pas- senger-side air bag module circuit Low resistance in driver-side air bag module circuit I 11 1 35 ION- OFF b Low resistance in passenger-side air bag module circuit Open circuit between diagnostic module 10 and D-sensor - Poor installation of right D-sensor 113 144 ION- OFF 34 OFF Poor installation of center D-sensor 14 I 15 1 46 ION- OFF Poor installation of left D-sensor 45 System-down fuse burnt OFF 1 17 1 52 ( ON ml flk OFF Damaged back-up battery Damaged diagnostic module I 18 I 53 IoNm[~ OFF Poor connection of all D-sensor 19 I I I w Note If two or more troubles exist in the air bag system, the warning light indicates the cause of the trouble with the highest priority. T-163 99 Flashes quickly and continuously Gartner Banana

T SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM I Flowchart No1 I Symptom I Air bag warning light remains ON I Possible cause Poor connection of diagnostic module connector Defective diagnostic module 0 Defective wiring harness CONNECTOR Step 1 Carry out "Before Servicing" procedure under GENER- AL PROCEDURES, page T-160. Step 2 1. Verify that the diagnostic module connector is securely connected to the diagnostic module. 2. Verify that the shorting bar is in the fully retracted posi- tion. 3. If the connector and shorting bar are OK, go to step 3. Step 3 1. Disconnect the diagnostic module connector. 2. Remove the shorting bar from the diagnostic module connector. 3. Check the air bag system warning light. I Llght condltlon 1 Action I I I Illuminate I Repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Diagnostic module) I Not illuminate Replace diagnostic module (Refer to page T-208) Gartner Banana

Possible cause u 0 Burnt air bag warning light bulb Defective diagnostic module Defective wiring harness Step 1 Carry out "Before Servicing" procedure under GEN- ERAL PROCEDURES, page T-1 60. Air bag system warning light does not illuminate for 6 seconds Flowchart No.1 Step 2 1. Disconnect the diagnostic module connector. 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 3. Check the air bag warning light. I Llght condition I Action 1 Symptom 1 Illuminate I Replace diagnostic module (Refer to ~aae T-208) 1 -- I Not illuminate I GO to step 3 J Step 3 1. Remove the instrument cluster. 2. Check the air bag system warning light bulb. I Repair wiring harness (Diagnostic module--Instrument cluster) I Bulb Burnt Action Replace bulb .- Gartner Banana

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM T u Possible cause Poor connection of diagnostic module connector Defective diagnostic module Defective wiring harness Step 1 Carry out "Before Servicing" procedure under GEN- ERAL PROCEDURES, page T-1 60. Air bag warning light remains ON Flowchart No.2 Step 2 1. Verify that the diagnostic module connector is securely connected to the diagnostic module. 2. Verify that the shorting bar is in the fully retracted posi- tion. 3. If the connector and shorting bar are OK, go to step 3. Symptom Step 3 1. Disconnect the diagnostic module connector. 2. Remove the shorting bar from the diagnostic module connector. 3. Check the air bag warning light. Light condition I Action I Illuminate Repair wiring harness (Diagnostic modul~lnstrument duster) I Not illuminate 1 Replace diagnostic module (Refer to Dacie T-208) Gartner Banana

T SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM GREEN LIGHT -+@ @ . ACTIVATION SWITCH RED ' LIGHT (3) Inspect the SST (Refer to page T-217.) (4) Connect the SST to the air bag module. 5. Connect the red clip of the SST to the positive battery ter- minal and the black clip to the negative terminal. 6. Verify that the red light on the SST is illuminated. 7. Make sure all persons are standing at least 6 m (20 ft} from the vehicle. 8. Press the activation switch on the SST to deploy the air bag. Air Bag Disposal Warning The air bag is very hot immediately after it de- ploys. You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 minutes after deployment. Warning Pouring water on a deployed air bag is danger- ous. The water will mix with the residual gases to form a gas that can make breathing difficult if in- haled. Do not pour water on the deployed air bag module. Warning A deployed air bag module may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a caustic by-product of the gas-generated combustion. If this substance gets in your eyes or on your hands, it can cause irrita- tion and itching. When handling a deployed air bag module, wear gloves and safety glasses. 1. Put on gloves and safety glasses. 2. Place the deployed air bag module in a plastic bag, seal it, and then dispose of it. 3. Wash your hands after removing your gloves. Gartner Banana