SIDE TURN LIGHT
2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories
SIDE TURN LIGHT
Purpose
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The side turn lights are used to signal vehicles/people at the side of the vehicle that the vehicle is going to make a right or left turn.
 
Function
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When the BCM receives a turn light LH or RH signal sent via CAN communication from the start stop unit, it flashes the side turn light.
 
Construction
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The side turn light is located on the front fender panel.
 
Operation
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              Turn light system
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When the turn switch is moved to the LH or RH position with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on), the start stop unit detects (1) a turn switch LH or RH signal.
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The start stop unit sends (2) the turn switch LH or RH signal to the BCM via CAN communication as a turn light LH or RH signal.
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When the BCM receives the turn light LH or RH signal, it flashes (3) the side turn light (LH) or (RH).
 
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              Hazard warning system
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When the hazard warning switch is on (1), the start stop unit detects (2) a hazard warning switch on signal.
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The start stop unit sends (3) the hazard warning switch on signal to the BCM via CAN communication as a turn light LH and RH signals.
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When the BCM receives the turn light LH and RH signals, it flashes (4) the side turn lights (LH) and (RH).
 
Fail-safe
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Not applicable