Lighting Systems: Other Mazda MX-5 NC

Discharge Headlight Control Module Reuse

1. If the discharge headlight control module is dented or damaged in any way, replace the module with a new one to prevent electrical shock and improper operation.
2. Although the control module may temporarily operate normally even though it has received an impact, it is possible that the interior may have been damaged. When reusing the control module, inspect the following items regarding discharge headlight illumination to verify that there are no malfunctions. Verify that the discharge headlights illuminate normally by testing them several times under cold illumination (headlights off for approx. 10 min or more and then turned on) and hot illumination (headlights on for approx. 15 min or more, turned off for approx. 1 min, and then turned on again) conditions. Inspect the headlight illumination in the period from directly after cold illumination until they are uniformly illuminated (approx. 5 min) and verify that there is no flickering or inconsistent brightness. Turn on the headlights for approx. 30 min with normal condition bulbs and verify that there is no brightness difference between the right and left, and that illumination is consistent.

Discharge Type

Scheme 40

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the washer tank. (RH) (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244477-S38484505962006092400000) .)
4. Remove the fasteners. (LH)
5. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
6. Remove the cover. CAUTION: The bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass. Wipe off any finger prints before installation.
7. Remove the connector, then remove the discharge headlight bulb.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 41

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Disconnect the connector. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass. Wipe off any finger prints before installation.
4. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge Headlight Inoperative

Scheme 42

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Scheme 43

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the socket, then remove the parking light bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 44

Scheme 45

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the socket, then remove the front turn light bulb.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 46

Scheme 47

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the front fog light connector.
6. Remove the bolt, then remove the front fog light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-244511-S10885090052006092400000) .)

Scheme 48

Scheme 49

Scheme 50

Scheme 51

Scheme 52

1. Point the headlight beams to a wall and verify that the headlight beams are (Scheme 49)
2. Make a headlight adjustment screen (Scheme 50)using double-weight, white paper.
3. Remove the bolt A and cut the front fog light hole cover at the position (Scheme 51)
4. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
5. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
6. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
7. Line up the headlights with the white screen at a distance of 3 m {9.8 ft} apart.
8. Place an object in front of the fog light not being adjusted to block its light beam.
9. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
10. Turn the front fog lights on.
11. Loosen the bolt B, move the front fog light in the direction of the arrows, and adjust the center of the front fog light to the position (Scheme 53)
12. Install the bolt A and tighten the bolt B.

Scheme 53

Scheme 54

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the front fog light bulb connector and remove the front fog light bulb by turning it in the direction of the arrow. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When handling the bulb, hold the flange, not the glass. Wipe off any finger prints before installation.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 55

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Move the front side marker light in the direction of the arrow (1) and detach the tab.
4. Pull area A of the front side marker light in the defection of arrow (2) and remove the front side marker light.
5. Detach the socket and remove the front side marker light bulb.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 56

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
3. Remove the trunk end trim. (See «TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S41692017792006092400000).)
4. Remove the trunk side trim. (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S21785645352006092400000).)
5. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 57).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 57

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Remove the partition board. (See «PARTITION BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S08468793472006092400000) .)
4. Disconnect the high-mount brake light connector.
5. Press the tabs and remove the clips.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 58

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
3. Move the license plate light in the direction of the arrow (1) and detach the tab.
4. Pull area A of the license plate light in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove the license plate light.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Detach the socket and remove the license plate light bulb.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 59

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
3. Loosen the starter installation bolts only enough that the starter is loose, but not removed. (P66M-D) (See «STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244469-S19920411012006092400000).)
4. Remove the transmission.(P66M-D) (See «TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [P66M-D]»(ref-244462-S04553033762006092400000).)
5. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 60).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 60

Scheme 61

1. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector.
2. Inspect for continuity between the back-up light switch terminals using an ohmmeter. If there is any malfunction, replace the back-up light switch.