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REAR COMBD\t4T/ON LAMP/F/N/SHER POOR APPEARANCE
Some customers may complain about the poor appearance of the rear combination lamp and/or finisher. This may be
caused by normal environmental cond itions , such as dirt , moss, fore ign particle adhesion, and/or water to the back side of
the outer edge. Part replacement will not correct this concern. Refer below for the procedures to tempora r ily remove dirt/
moss, water and debris.
Rear Combination
Lamp
Dirt/moss can stick to the back side of the
combination lamp outer edge (not inside
the lamp) and can be seen through the
lens, causing poor appearance.
Dirt/Moss Removal
This is a normal condition . Remo ve dirt/moss using a so ft tooth brush soaked in water. Brush out the dirt/moss between
the back side of t he rear comb inati on lamp and outer edge of t he vehicle body.
Use water only. Do not use car soap or other detergents.
Do not allow water to enter the lamp int ernally through breathing cap or other openings. ___________
Caution:
Brush out with care. Brushing too
hard may damage the lamp or body.
Water Removal
Blow compressed air along edge as sho wn:
Note: This is a temporary measure. Water drops will appear again under certa in
environmental condi t ions.
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Use a plastic card as a spatula to fit
into the back side of the outer edge.
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Use the spatula and, at the same time, pour water to scrape out the
foreign particles.
Note: Do not use high-pressure water.
Caution: Scraping too hard may damage the lamp or body.
3.
Remove the water using compressed air.
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LACK OFPOWER STEER/NG ASS/ST wnH DTC £UPDAJE.}
Some vehicles may exhibit a lac k of power steering assist with OTC 81342, 82277, and/or 82278.
Clear codes and replace steering column (EPAS unit).
Note: It is not necessary to wait for the code to reset before
replacing the steering column.
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• Recharge it if necessary. (See BATTERY RECHARGING [SKYACTIV- G 2.5].)
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• Fuel lin e spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous . Fuel can ignite and cause seri ous injury or death and damage. Fuel can also
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WARNING :
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• Fuel line spills and leakage from th e pressurized fu el syst em are dangerou s. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also
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PORTABLE USBAUD/O DEWQ NOPERAT/VE
Some customers may complain about their portable USB connected device (e.g., iPod, iPhone, smart phone) being
inoperative. This may be caused by a compatibility issue bet ween the veh icle's audio unit and the USB device. Create a test
tool to check the vehicle's USB connection .
Create USB Tool
Use a known good USB flash drive and upload a known good audio file . Flash drive size should not matter because you only
need to upload one song.
Note:
The newly created USB tool should not have
any other fi les stored in it.
Do not use a password protected flash drive.
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Vehicle US B Port Connection Test
1.
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Turn on the vehicle audio system.
Connect the USB tool into the vehicle's USB port.
3.
4.
5.
The audio USB tab should sw itch from gray to white t ext.
Se lect th e USB tab.
Music should beg in to play from the USB flash drive.
Test Results
Audio la back is successful - The connection between the audio unit and the USB port is good. Customer 's concern
may be caused by a compatibility issue between the vehi cle's audio unit and the ir USB device.
Audio pl ayback was not successful - Further diagnos is is needed. Refer to MS3 AUXILIARY JACK/USB PORT
INSPECTION.
Sa ve the USB tool in your toolbox f or future vehicle testing.
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GENERATOR /NSPECT/ON
If you suspect a faulty generator, be advised that generator inspections vary between vehicles equipped with conventional
charging systems and vehicles equipped with i-ELOOP.
Generator Voltage/Current Inspection (without i-ELOOP)
Generator Terminal
Battery Condition Engine RPM
Terminal B
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B or negative battery cable.
Generator Voltage/Current Inspection (with i-ELOOP)
Battery Condition
Fully Charged
Generator Terminal
Terminal B
Engine RPM
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B only,
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Battery Fully Charged
Generator Output
i-ELOOP Capacitor 14.5 V or more
i-ELOOP Capacitor
less than 14.5 V
None
(Voltmeter will show capacitor voltage)
15-25 V*
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Battery state of charge
Engine RPM
i-ELOOP capac itor voltage
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SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE (REMINDER}
To enhance the operation of the GR8 Battery Management System, a software update is now available via the web .
The New Update Will:
1. Enable diagnosis of 0-85 batteries.
2. Enable charging of 0-85 batteries.
Midtronics GRS Software Update Instructions
To complete the update, you will need the IDS laptop, MS3 access, the GR8 workstation, and the USB cable that is included
with the Midtron ics GR-8.
Note: If the USB cable is missing, please purchase one from your local electronics store. The cable needs to be a regular USB
jack on one end and a mini-USB jack on the other end. Do not in stal l the cabl e until prompted to do so.
1.
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Plug the GR8 workstation into a wall outlet.
Confirm the 6 AA batteries in the handheld unit are new.
Reinstall the handheld unit in its holder.
With the IDS laptop, log onto MS3, click on Special Service Tools and select the GR-8 Update.
Click to " Run" the file download - Mazda(G R8-195E ).
Click to "Run" the Midtronics Update Wizard (MUW) Installer.
Follow the steps in the Midtronics Update Wizard to complete the 10 to 20 minute download.
For any questions, please con t act Midtronics Customer Service at 800-776-1995, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00
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