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Mazda B2500 RFW Issue

Posted: March 6th, 2013, 10:27 am
by oro
Hi guys I have a Mazda B2500 4x4 late set of B2500 before they switched to BT-50. My problem is I used the 4x4 2 weeks ago and noticed the RFW light would come back on when I started the van.

When its on pressing the RFW switch will switch off the light. But if I shutoff and start back it will immediately be on. 4x4 is working as I've tested this so I believe the issue is the hubs are not unlocking. I've check the vacuum lines and all seems ok. Checked 2 plugs next to break master cylinder and they are working & connected as far as I can tell. Anyone get any idea what to check now? I have the Mazda B2500 service manual but its not much help on this. Anyone got any idea what I check next?

Re: Mazda B2500 RFW Issue

Posted: March 6th, 2013, 11:17 am
by Trim
hey, I had this problem, I had recently changed my Clutch plate and pressure plate and having used the 4x4 i got this problem

From what I was told is that there is a "device" on the fire wall on the vehicle that is to be serviced that would stop it from coming on. I am from Tobago so i carried it to Jones Motors and they sorted me out

sorry i not able to tell you exactly what to do to rectify the issue.

p.s plz dont drive with the RFW light on.

Re: Mazda B2500 RFW Issue

Posted: March 8th, 2013, 9:17 pm
by nick009
check for leaks in the tube from the relay to the actuator under the van.......
if when u press the button the light comes off then thats your problem?

Re: Mazda B2500 RFW Issue

Posted: March 15th, 2013, 9:16 am
by oro
i followed the line and it seems fine. The actuator it goes to under the van in the middle does nothing when the switched is used. I would expect it to click so this leads me to believe it is faulty. Its is getting power as i verified that same time.