How To Activate Center Panel Switch Confirmation Mode

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION How To Activate Center Panel Switch Confirmation Mode
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
  2. Turn the audio unit power to ON.
  3. While pressing the POWER/VOLUME switch, simultaneously press the PRESET switch 3 for 0.2 s or more.Β 
  4. The center panel switch confirmation mode is now activated.
    DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

    STEP INSPECTION ACTION
    1
    • Press each switch on the center panel.
    • Does the buzzer sound when a switch is pressed?
    Yes Verify the customer complaint and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.
    No Go to the next step.
    2
    • Disassemble and reassemble the center panel and audio unit.
    • Activate the center panel switch confirmation mode.
    • Does the buzzer sound when a switch is pressed?
    Yes Go to the next step.
    No Replace the center panel.
    (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    (See CENTER PANEL UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY )
    3
    • Does the audio system operate properly?
    Yes The system is normal.
    No Verify the customer complaint and then go to the appropriate symptom troubleshooting procedure.
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