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I-Stop Warning Light (Amber) Illuminates: Notes

I-STOP WARNING LIGHT (AMBER) ILLUMINATES (SKYACTIV-G) TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE

Troubleshooting item i-stop warning light (amber) illuminates
Description
  • i-stop warning light (amber) remains illuminated while engine is running.
Possible cause
NOTE:
  • After switching the ignition ON, the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off after illuminating for 1.5 s for a burnt out bulb check (at engine start).
  • DTCs are stored in the following modules.

    Without Mazda M Hybrid 

    • PCM
    • Body control module (BCM)

    With Mazda M Hybrid 

    • PCM
    • DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid)
    • Mazda M Hybrid battery
    • Integrated starter generator (ISG)
    • Electronically controlled brake unit
    • SAS control module
    • TCM
Instrument cluster malfunction 
  • i-stop warming light (amber) illumination circuit in instrument cluster disabled
Battery malfunction 
  • Battery performance decrease
System wiring diagram
  • Not applicable
Connector diagram
  • Not applicable


I-STOP WARNING LIGHT (AMBER) ILLUMINATES - SKYACTIV-G (US) TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE

Troubleshooting item i-stop warning light (amber) illuminates
Description
  • i-stop warning light (amber) remains illuminated while engine is running.
Possible cause
NOTE:
  • After switching the ignition ON, the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off after illuminating for 1.5 s for a burnt out bulb check (at engine start).
  • DTCs are stored in the following modules.
    • PCM
    • DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid)
    • Mazda M Hybrid battery
    • Integrated starter generator (ISG)
    • Electronically controlled brake unit
    • SAS control module
    • TCM
Instrument cluster malfunction 
  • i-stop warming light (amber) illumination circuit in instrument cluster disabled
Battery malfunction 
  • Battery performance decrease
System wiring diagram
  • Not applicable
Connector diagram
  • Not applicable