1997 MAZDA MX-5 fuses

DIAGNOSIS
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
SAS unit will only display one code at a time. SAS unit will always display highest priority code first. After
repairing system, perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
. If AIR BAG warning light is still flashing
during SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK, record code displayed. Repair system as necessary.
Retrieving & Clearing Codes
If codes are stored, AIR BAG warning light will flash or remain on when ignition is turned on. Codes are
automatically cleared when fault is corrected.
AIR BAG Warning Light Flashes
AIR BAG warning light indicates fault codes by flashing. Count the number of flashes between pauses to
determine code. See AIR BAG CODES
table. Codes are prioritized. If 2 or more faults are present, SAS unit
will display highest priority code first. After identifying code, go to appropriate code test.
AIR BAG Warning Light Remains On
Illumination of AIR BAG warning light continuously when ignition is turned on indicates a Code 0 (zero). See
AIR BAG CODES
table.
AIR BAG Warning Light Does Not Come On
Check for blown fuses, burned-out bulb, disconnected SAS unit, or open circuit between warning light and SAS
unit.
AIR BAG CODES
WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WARNING:Follow air bag service precautions to prevent accidental air bag
deployment and personal injury. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
.
NOTE: If AIR BAG warning light does not come on and buzzer sounds when ignition is
turned on, check and repair warning light circuit first.
CodePossible Cause
0 (1) SAS unit
3Power Source Circuit
6Driver-Side Air Bag Module Circuit
7Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Circuit
(1)AIR BAG warning light remains on, indicating a Code 0.

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1997 ELECTRICAL
Fuses & Circuit Breakers - MX-5 Miata
IDENTIFICATION
MAIN FUSE BLOCK
Main fuse block is located on passenger's side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1
.
Fig. 1: Locating Main Fuse Block
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems
may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer
systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN
PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting
battery.

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Fig. 2: Identifying Main Fuse Block Components

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Fig. 3: Main Fuse Block Legend
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FUSE BLOCK
Fuse block is located under driver's side of instrument panel. See Fig. 4
.
Fig. 4: Locating Fuse Block

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Fig. 5: Identifying Fuse Block Components
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Fig. 6: Fuse Block Legend
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TRUNK FUSE BOX
Trunk fuse block is located in passen
ger's side of the trunk. See Fig. 7.

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Fig. 7: Locating Trunk Fuse Box
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Fig. 8: Identifying Trunk Fuse Box Components & Legend
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