AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT
2016 – MX-5 – Transmission/Transaxle
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT
Purpose/Function
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The automatic transmission warning light illuminates when the transmission has malfunction.
 
Construction
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The automatic transmission warning light is built into the instrument cluster.
 
Operation
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If the transmission has a malfunction, the TCM sends an automatic transmission warning light illumination request signal to the instrument cluster.
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The TCM illuminates the automatic transmission warning light for approx. 2 s after the ignition is switched ON to perform a bulb check of the automatic transmission warning light.