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2008 - MX-5 - Brakes

STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE

WARNING:

  • If the initialization procedure of the steering angle signal is not completed, the DSC will not operate properly and may cause an accident. Therefore, always perform initialization of the DSC HU/CM steering angle signal to ensure proper DSC operation when any of the following items are performed.

    • Steering angle sensor replacement

    • DSC HU/CM replacement

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.

5. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.
  • When using the IDS (laptop PC)

    • Select “Chassis“.

    • Select “ABS/DSC“.

    • Select “Sensor Initialization“.

  • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)

    • Select “All Tests and Calibrations“.

    • Select “Sensor Initialization“.

6. Perform the initialization procedure according to the directions on the screen.
7. Drive the vehicle forward.
8. After 5 min of driving, verify that the DSC system is normal.


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