2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA turn signal bulb

4 –50 When Driving
Switches and Controls
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
Turn SignalsMove the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.
If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position. Right turn
Left turnRight lane change
Left lane change OFF
The turn signal indicators in the instrument
cluster flash according to the operation of
the turn signal lever to show which signal
is working. NOTE 
If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out. 
A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-9 )
Lane-Change Signals Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change—until the
indicator flashes— and hold it there. It will
return to the off position when released.
Three-Flash Turn Signal After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes three times.
The operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to which
it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9 .
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6 –45 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Light Bulbs Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake lightTrunk lightFront side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (low beam)P arking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
TaillightsRear side-marker lights
Reverse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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6 –47 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Rem ova l
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Rem ova l
Installation
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6 –48 Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance 4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Rem ova l
Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your finger and pulling the
unit forward.

5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.

6. Install the new side turn signal unit
in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.
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9 –7 Specifications
Specifications Light BulbsExterior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
(SAE)
Headlights High beam LED *2
— (—)
Low beam LED *2
— (—)
Daytime running lights LED type LED *2
— (—)
Bulb type 21 W21W (7440)
Parking lights LED *2
— (—)
Front side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights 28/8 — (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights 5 *3
WY5W (—)
High-mount brake light LED *2
— (—)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (—)
Brake lights LED *2
— (—)
Taillights LED *2
— (—)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the u nit. Replace the unit.
Interior light Light bulb Category
Wattage UNECE *1
Overhead light 10 —
Trunk light 5 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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