1997 MAZDA MX-5 Factory Repair Manual

Fig. 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Terminals
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED DURING DRIVING UNTIL IGNITION IS
TURNED OFF
1. Check for ABS DTCs. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
under DIAGNOSIS &
TESTING. If no DTCs are present, go to next step.
2. Check ABS Control Module (ABS CM) connector for poor connection. Drive vehicle and recheck ABS
warning light. If ABS warning light remains illuminated during driving and goes out when ignition is
turned off, replace ABS CM. If ABS warning light does not remain illuminated during driving, a
temporary poor contact in wiring may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES/GOES OUT WITH VEHICLE STOPPED AND DURING
DRIVING
1. Check for ABS DTCs. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
under DIAGNOSIS &
TESTING. If no DTCs are present, go to next step.
2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABC Control Module (ABS CM) connector. See COMPONENT
LOCATIONS . Turn ignition on. Check if ABS warning light illuminates. If ABS warning light
illuminates, go to next step. If ABS warning light does not illuminate, repair ABS warning light wiring
harness or instrument cluster.

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3. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ABS CM connector. Measure voltage between terminals "A" and AB of
ABS CM harness connector. See Fig. 3
. Also, measure voltage between terminals "A" and AC of ABS
CM ha rness connector, and between terminals "A" and AM of ABS CM harness connector. If battery
voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage is not present, repair wiring harness.
4. Turn ignition off. Reconnect ABS CM connector. Drive vehicle and recheck ABS warning light. If ABS
warning light illuminates/goes out with vehicle stopped and during driving, replace ABS CM. If ABS
warning light does not illuminate/go out with vehicle stopped and during driving, a temporary poor
contact in wiring may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
ABS WARNING LIGHT INDICATES NORMAL, BUT ABS DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
Check for ABS DTCs. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
under DIAGNOSIS &
TESTING. If no DTCs are present, inspect mechanical system.
PRE-DIAGNOSIS INSPECTION
Visually inspect ABS components for possible cause of anti-lock problem. Visual inspection may help identify
cause of a simple malfunction. Ensure ABS warning light is functioning properly. See TROUBLE
SHOOTING .
ABS warning light illuminates under the following conditions:
Vehicle operated on snow or ice with parking brake activated, or a dragging brake at one wheel.
Different size tires being used.
Tires with different traction characteristics are used on same axle.
Vehicle is jacked up and drive wheels spin for 20 seconds or more with ignition on.
Low battery voltage.
If ABS warning light illuminates because of these conditions, turn ignition off, then back on. ABS warning light
will go out and no DTCs for described conditions will be stored in ABS control module memory.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
Diagnose ABS using New Generation Star (NGS) Tool (49-T088-0A0) and Adapter Harness (49-F066-002).
See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
. On all models, test ABS control module using
DVOM and adapter harness. See ABS CONTROL MODULE under COMPONENT TESTING
.
If ABS test equipment is unavailable, test each component of ABS. See COMPONENT TESTING
. If all
ABS components test okay, replace ABS control module with a known-good module and retest system.
RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
Using New Generation Star (NGS) Tool
1. Turn ignition off. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) Tool (49-T088-0A0) to Data Link Connector

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(DLC). Set NGS Adapter (49-T088-003) to ABS. Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION, then select
vehicle model, engine type and model year. Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK. Select ABS-ANTI
LOCK BRAKE MODULE.
2. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE and note any codes displayed. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE DESCRIPTION table. Perform appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
TESTING . Clear codes after servicing. See CLEARING CODES .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DESCRIPTION
DTCProbable Cause
05 Stoplight Switch Wiring Harness
11 Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
12 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
13 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
14 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
15 Wheel Speed Sensor/Sensor Rotor
22 (1) Right Front Solenoid Valve (AV)
23 (2) Right Front Solenoid Valve (EV)
24 (1) Left Front Solenoid Valve (AV)
25 (2) Left Front Solenoid Valve (EV)
26 (1) Rear Solenoid Valve (AV)
27 (2) Rear Solenoid Valve (EV)
51 Valve Relay
53 Motor Relay/Pump Motor
61 ABS Control Module
(1)Pressure retention valve.
(2)Pressure reduction valve.

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Fig. 2: Reading Diagnostic Trouble Code Output
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CLEARING CODES
1. Turn ignition off. Connect a jumper wire between TBS terminal and GND terminal of Data Link
Connector (DLC). See Fig. 1
. Turn ignition on. Output all diagnostic trouble codes stored in ABS control
module memory. When first code is repeated, depress brake pedal 10 times at intervals of less than one
second.
2. When codes are cleared, ABS warning light will illuminate for 3 seconds, then go out. ABS operation
should return to normal control. If ABS warning light does not operate as described and ABS does not
return to normal operation, repeat procedure ensuring brake pedal interval does not exceed one second.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TESTING
* PLEASE READ FIRST *
NOTE: Disconnecting battery does not clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). If DTCs
will not clear, ensure stoplight switch is functioning properly.
NOTE: See PRE
-DIAGNOSIS INSPECTION and DIAGNOSIS & TESTING before
proceeding with DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) TESTING. After repairs
are complete, clear DTCs from ABS control module memory. See CLEARING
CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.

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DTC 05: STOPLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS
1. Check stoplight switch wiring harness for open or short to ground between stoplight switch and ABS
control module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next
step.
2. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC 05
is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 05 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring
may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTCS 11, 12, 13 & 14: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR, HYDRAULIC UNIT OR
WIRING HARNESS
1. Check ABS control module connector for poor connection. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. Repair
as necessary. If connector is okay, go to next step.
2. Check wiring harness for open or short to ground between suspect wheel speed sensor and ABS control
module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
3. Check suspect wheel speed sensor. See WHEEL SPEED SENSORS under COMPONENT TESTING
.
Replace as necessary. If wheel speed sensor is okay, go to next step.
4. Inspect wheel speed sensor rotor for damage or missing teeth. If sensor rotor is damaged or has missing
teeth, replace sensor rotor. If sensor rotor is okay, go to next step.
5. Inspect brakeline for damage. If brakeline is damaged, replace brakeline. If brakeline is okay, go to next
step.
6. Check hydraulic unit. See HYDRAULIC UNIT under COMPONENT TESTING
. Replace as
necessary. If hydraulic unit is okay, go to next step.
7. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs after
driving vehicle from a stop to faster than 6.2 MPH. If DTC 11, 12, 13 or 14 is displayed, replace ABS
control module. If DTC 11, 12, 13 or 14 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring may have
occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTC 15: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR, HYDRAULIC UNIT OR WIRING HARNESS
If DTC 15 is displayed, perform DTCS 11
, 12, 13 & 14: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SENSOR ROTOR,
HYDRAULIC UNIT OR WIRING HARNESS test.
DTCS 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27: SOLENOID VALVE OR WIRING HARNESS
1. Check ABS control module connector for poor connection. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. Repair
as necessary. If connection is okay, go to next step.
2. Check suspect solenoid valve with valve relay installed. See SOLENOID VALVES
under
COMPONENT TESTING. Replace as necessary. If solenoid valve with valve relay installed is okay, go
to next step.
3. Check suspect solenoid valve with valve relay removed. See SOLENOID VALVES
under
COMPONENT TESTING. Replace solenoid valve as necessary. If solenoid valve with valve relay
removed is oka
y, go to next step.

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4. Check wiring harness for open or short to ground between hydraulic unit and ABS control module. See
WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
5. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC
22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27 is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 27 is not
displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTC 51: VALVE RELAY OR WIRING HARNESS
1. Check BTN fuse. Replace as necessary. If BTN or ABS fuse is okay, go to next step.
2. Check valve relay. See VALVE RELAY
under COMPONENT TESTING. Replace as necessary. If
valve relay is okay, check wiring harness for open or short to ground between valve relay and ABS
control module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next
step.
3. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC 51
is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 51 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring
may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTC 53: PUMP MOTOR, MOTOR RELAY OR WIRING HARNESS
1. Turn ignition off and check if pump motor continues to operate. If pump motor continues operating after
ignition is off, replace motor relay. If pump motor does not continue to operate after ignition is off, go to
next step.
2. Check ABS fuse. Replace as necessary. If ABS fuse is okay, go to next step.
3. Check motor relay. See MOTOR RELAY
under COMPONENT TESTING. Replace as necessary. If
motor relay is okay, check wiring harness for open or short to ground between motor relay and ABS
control module. See WIRING DIAGRAMS
. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next
step.
4. Check pump motor. See PUMP MOTOR
under COMPONENT TESTING. Replace as necessary. If
pump motor is okay, check wiring harness for open or short to ground between hydraulic unit and ABS
control module. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, go to next step.
5. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES
under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC 53
is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 53 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring
may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
DTC 61: ABS CONTROL MODULE
1. Check ABS control module connector for poor connection. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS
. Repair
as necessary. If connector is okay, go to next step.
2. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC 61
is displayed, replace ABS control module. If DTC 61 is not displayed, a temporary poor contact in wiring
may have occurred and ABS is now functioning properly.
COMPONENT TESTING

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GENERAL NOTE
ABS CONTROL MODULE
Turn ignition off. Test ABS Control Module (ABS CM) using DVOM and Adapter Harness (49-F066-002)
connected to ABS CM connector. See Fig. 3
. Measure resistance, continuity or voltage as specified. See Fig. 3
-7. If checking voltage, measure between applicable terminal and GND terminal (AB, AC or AM) of ABS CM
connector. If voltage, continuity or resistance is not as specified, replace ABS CM.
Fig. 3: Identifying ABS Control Module Connector Terminals

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig. 4: Testing ABS Control Module (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. NOTE: Before testing ABS components, ensure battery and charging system are
functioning properly.

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Fig. 5: Testing ABS Control Module (2 Of 3)
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