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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999MX-5 MIATA L4-1.8L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSPOWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCHTESTING AND INSPECTION
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC
Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH INSPECTION
Inspection of Continuity
NOTE:
- Perform the following test only when detected.
1. Inspect as follows if power steering is inoperative.
- POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION
2. Disconnect the PSP switch connector.
3. Start the engine.
4. Inspect for continuity between PSP switch terminal and a ground by using an ohmmeter.
Specification
5. If not as specified, replace the PSP switch. If PSP switch is okay but PID value is out of specification, inspect as follows:
Open circuit
- Power circuit (PSP switch connector terminal and PCM connector terminal 1G through common connector.)
- Ground circuit (PSP switch ground circuit.)
Short circuit
- PSP switch connector terminal and PCM connector terminal 1G through common connector to ground.
6. Reconnect the PSP switch connector.
Inspection of Continuity
NOTE:
- Perform the following test only when detected.
1. Inspect as follows if power steering is inoperative.
- POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION
2. Disconnect the PSP switch connector.
3. Start the engine.
4. Inspect for continuity between PSP switch terminal and a ground by using an ohmmeter.
Specification
5. If not as specified, replace the PSP switch. If PSP switch is okay but PID value is out of specification, inspect as follows:
Open circuit
- Power circuit (PSP switch connector terminal and PCM connector terminal 1G through common connector.)
- Ground circuit (PSP switch ground circuit.)
Short circuit
- PSP switch connector terminal and PCM connector terminal 1G through common connector to ground.
6. Reconnect the PSP switch connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.