Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 71

 

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Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual - part 71

 

 

Fig. 16: Tilting Combined Sensor Left & Right 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

COMBINED SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE 

1. Inspect the wheel alignment and inflation pressure. 

If there is any malfunction, adjust the applicable part.  

2. Park the vehicle on level ground.  

3. Turn the ignition switch off.  

4. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2. 

WARNING:

Unless the initialization procedure of the combined sensor is 
completed, the DSC will not operate, causing an unexpected 
accident. Therefore, always perform the initialization procedure to 
ensure DSC operation if the combined sensor and DSC HU/CM have 
been removed or replaced.  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 17: Locating DLC-2 Connector 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS. 

When using the IDS (laptop PC) 

1. Select "Chassis".  

2. Select "ABS/DSC".  

3. Select "Sensor Initialization".  

When using the PDS (Pocket PC) 

1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".  

2. Select "Sensor Initialization".  

6. Drive the vehicle forward.  

7. After 5 min of driving, verify that the DSC system is normal.  

BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR INSPECTION 

1. Turn the ignition switch off.  

2. Install the SSTs to the master cylinder. 

NOTE:

Install the SST (49 N043 001) to the master cylinder using a 
commercially available flare nut wrench. 

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata

  

3. Bleed the air from the SSTs and the brake line. (Bleed air from the SSTs through air bleeding valve A.) 

Fig. 18: Installing SSTs To Master Cylinder 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

4. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.  

5. Select the MCYLI P PID.  

6. Start the engine.  

7. Depress the brake pedal, and confirm that the fluid pressure value of the SST (Gauge) and the value 

shown on the M-MDS are equal. 

If the fluid pressures are different, replace the DSC HU/CM. 

Flare nut across flat: 12 mm {0.47 in}  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata

  

Fig. 19: Locating DLC-2 Connector 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INSPECTION 

1. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

2. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal B and ground. 

If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal B and 
battery, then repair or replace if necessary.  

Standard voltage  

B+  

NOTE:

The steering angle sensor is integrated into the combination switch to 
ensure sensor performance. Replace the steering angle sensor and 
combination switch as a single unit. (See COMBINATION SWITCH 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)  

 

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 

2008 BRAKES Dynamic Stability Control - MX-5 Miata

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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