Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

LIGHTING SYSTEM - Troubleshooting

T-72prose procedure

Troubleshooting

Back-up light(s) does not operate

  1. 1
    Check METER 10A fuse. If the fuse is burned, replace it. Check and repair the wire harness, if necessary. If the fuse is OK, go to Step 2.
    Fuse block diagram with METER 10A fuse highlighted/labeled at left side.
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  2. 2
    Check the back-up light bulbs. If a bulb is burned, replace it. If the bulbs are OK, go to Step 3.
    Back-up light bulb assembly being removed/replaced; shows the lamp housing with a bulb partially extracted and an arrow indicating the removal direction.
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  3. 3
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON, and shift the transmission to reverse. 2. Measure the voltage at the terminal-wires of the back-up light connectors.
    Voltmeter being applied to back-up light connector wires labeled (R/G) and (B), measuring voltage at the terminal-wires of the back-up light connectors.
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Step 3 — Back-up light connector voltage check

Left
Wire(R/G)
Voltage12V
ActionNext, check wire (B)
Left
Wire(R/G)
Voltage0V
ActionGo to Step 4
Left
Wire(B)
Voltage12V
ActionRepair ground wire (B)
Left
Wire(B)
Voltage0V
ActionCheck for poor connection of back-up light connector
Right
Wire(R/G)
Voltage12V
ActionNext, check wire (B)
Right
Wire(R/G)
Voltage0V
ActionGo to Step 4
Right
Wire(B)
Voltage12V
ActionRepair ground wire (B)
Right
Wire(B)
Voltage0V
ActionCheck for poor connection of back-up light connector

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