Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 65

Fig. 7: Inspecting Play & Rotation Of Joint By Turning Universal Joint In Direction 
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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 DRIVELINE/AXLES Propeller Shaft - MX-5 Miata

  

2008 BRAKES

Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata 

DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Location Of Dynamic Stability Control Connector Terminals 
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DSC SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

 

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Fig. 2: DSC System Wiring Diagram 
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DSC SYSTEM INSPECTION 

PREPARATION 

1. Verify that battery is fully charged.  

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, and verify that the ABS warning light goes out after approx. 

 

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3 s .  

3. Turn the ignition switch off.  

4. Jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.  

5. Shift to the N position.  

6. Verify that all four wheels rotate.  

7. Rotate the inspected wheels by hand, and verify there is no brake drag. 

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If there is any brake drag, perform regular brake inspection.  

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If there is no brake drag, perform DSC HU/CM operation inspection.  

ABS CONTROL INSPECTION 

1. Perform "Preparation".  

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.  

3. Set up an active command mode inspection according to the combination of commands below. 

Fig. 3: Locating DLC-2 Connector 
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BRAKE PRESSURE RETENTION 

Command name

Inspected wheels

LF RF LR RR

 

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2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata