Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 73

2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in Fig. 23 . 

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If not as indicated in Fig. 23 replace the DSC OFF switch.  

Fig. 23: DSC OFF Switch Continuity Table 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

Fig. 24: Identifying DSC OFF Switch Connector Terminals 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata

  

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MX-5 Miata 

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS 

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION 

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES 

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION 

CONTROL UNITS 

CONTROL UNITS LOCATION 

Component

Location

A/C Relay (AIR COND)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Blower Relay (HEATER)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Cooling Fan Relay No. 1 (COOLING FAN1)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Cooling Fan Relay No. 2 (COOLING FAN2)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Cooling Fan Relay No. 3 (COOLING FAN3)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Drive-By-Wire Relay (ETV)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Front Fog Light Relay (FOG)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Fuel Pump Relay (CIRCUIT)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Headlight Relay (HEAD)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Horn Relay (HORN)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Ignition Relay (IGNITION)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Keyless Buzzer

Front of luggage compartment. See Fig. 35.

Main Relay (EGI)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Rear Window Defroster Relay (DEFOG)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Starter Relay (ST)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

TNS Relay (TAIL)

In relay & main fuse block. See Fig. 1.

Trunk Lid Opener Relay

Lower rear center of luggage compartment. See Fig. 38.

Component

Location

Fuse Block

Behind left end of dash. See Fig. 9.

Relay & Main Fuse Block

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 4.

Component

Location

ABS HU/CM

Right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 16.

DRL Control Module

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 40.

DSC HU/CM

Right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 17.

Flasher Control Module

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 41.

 

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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

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MOTORS 

MOTORS LOCATION 

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS 

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION 

Keyless Control Module

Behind left end of dash. See Fig. 32.

PCM

Left front corner of engine compartment. See Fig. 9.

Power Retractable Hardtop Control Module Left side of retractable top storage compartment. See Fig. 57.
SAS Control Module

Under front of center console. See Fig. 24.

Seat Weight Sensor Control Module

Under passenger seat. See Fig. 27.

TCM

Behind left end of dash. See Fig. 19.

Component

Location

Airflow Mode Actuator

Behind center of dash. See Fig. 22.

Air Intake Actuator

Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 22.

Blower Motor

Integral to blower unit, behind right side of dash. See Fig. 21.

Cooling Fan Motor

Behind radiator. See Fig. 5.

Deck Panel Motor (Left)

Left side of retractable top storage compartment. See Fig. 54.

Deck Panel Motor (Right)

Right side of retractable top storage compartment. See Fig. 52.

Evaporative System Leak Detection Pump

Under rear center of vehicle. See Fig. 14.

Front Door Lock Actuator (Left/Right)

In respective front door. See Fig. 36.

Fuel Pump Unit

Under rear center of vehicle. See Fig. 6.

Mix Air Actuator

Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 22.

Power Outer Mirror (Left/Right)

On front respective door. See Fig. 30.

Power Window Motor (Left/Right)

In respective front door. See Fig. 29.

Roof Motor (Left)

Left side of retractable top storage compartment. See Fig. 58.

Roof Motor (Right)

Right side of retractable top storage compartment. See Fig. 50.

Starter

Lower left side of engine. See Fig. 8.

Trunk Lid Opener

Lower rear center of luggage compartment lid. See Fig. 38.

Washer Motor

On washer fluid reservoir. See Fig. 43.

Wiper Motor

On left side of firewall. See Fig. 43.

Component

Location

ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor (Left Front)

At left front wheel. See Fig. 16.

ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor (Left Rear)

At left rear wheel. See Fig. 16.

ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor (Right Front)

At right front wheel. See Fig. 16.

ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor (Right Rear)

At right rear wheel. See Fig. 16.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

Top of accelerator pedal assembly. See Fig. 11.

Brake Fluid Level Sensor

In brake fluid reservoir. See Fig. 46.

Camshaft Position Sensor

Right rear of engine. See Fig. 12.

 

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SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES 

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION 

SWITCHES 

SWITCHES LOCATION 

Combined Sensor

Under rear of center console. See Fig. 18.

Crankshaft Position Sensor

On front of engine. See Fig. 12.

Crash Zone Sensor

At front center of engine compartment. See Fig. 24.

Driver-Side Side Air Bag Sensor

Near base of left "B" pillar. See Fig. 25.

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

Top rear of engine. See Fig. 13.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 22.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (Front)

Upstream side of catalytic converter. See Fig. 10.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear)

Downstream side of catalytic converter. See Fig. 10.

Knock Sensor

Left front of engine. See Fig. 10.

Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor

Left rear of engine. See Fig. 13.

Mass Air Flow Sensor

Near left front corner of engine. See Fig. 11.

Passenger-Side Side Air Bag Sensor

Near base of right "B" pillar. See Fig. 25.

Seat Track Position Sensor

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 26.

Seat Weight Sensor (Left/Right)

Under respective side of passenger seat. See Fig. 27.

Steering Angle Sensor

In steering column. See Fig. 17.

Throttle Position Sensor

Left front of engine. See Fig. 12.

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor

Inside valve control body on transmission. See Fig. 20.

Turbine Sensor

On transmission. See Fig. 19.

Vehicle Speedometer Sensor

On transmission or transaxle. See Fig. 13.

Component

Location

EGR Valve

Rear of engine. See Fig. 12.

Fuel Injectors No. 1, 2, 3 & 4

Top of engine. See Fig. 13.

Line Pressure Control Solenoid

Inside valve control body on transmission. See Fig. 20.

Magnetic Clutch

Left front of engine, on A/C compressor. See Fig. 23.

Oil Control Valve

Right front of engine. See Fig. 12.

Purge Solenoid Valve

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 12.

Shift Solenoids A, B, C, D, E, F & G

Inside valve control body on transmission. See Fig. 20.

TCC Control Solenoid

Inside valve control body on transmission. See Fig. 20.

Variable Intake Air Solenoid Valve

Left side of engine. See Fig. 12.

Component

Location

Back-Up Light Switch

On transmission. See Fig. 42.

Brake Switch

Top of brake pedal assembly. See Fig. 14.

Buckle Switch (Left/Right)

On respective seat belt buckle. See Fig. 26.

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 MAZDA MX-5 Miata