Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Continuity Inspection
- Inspect the following items:
- Power steering fluid amount (See POWER STEERING FLUID INSPECTION ).
- Power steering-related inspection (See STEERING LOCATION INDEX ).
- Disconnect the PSP switch connector.
- Start the engine.
- Verify that the continuity between PSP switch terminal A and body ground is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the CPP switch. (See POWER STEERING OIL PUMP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).
- If the monitor item condition/specification (reference) is not within the specification, even though there is no malfunction, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection ".
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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.
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