1992 MAZDA 323 engine

F3 TRUUBtESHOOTlNG GUIDE
IDIAGNOSTiC tNDEX
No. TFtOUBLESHOOTtNG ITEM DESCRIPTtON PAGE
1.
WI/I not crank or cranks slowly Refer to Engine Electrrcal System ‘1
2 Cranks normally but No combustion Engine cranks at normal speed but shows no sign of F3-22
will not start flrlng
3 Partial corn bustlon- Engine cranks at normal speed but shows only par- ‘1
When engine cold tial combustion and will not continue to run
4 Partial combustron- Engine cranks at normal speed and shows partial F3-25
After warm-up combustion but ~111 not continue runnrng after being
hot soaked
Cranks normally but Always Engine cranks at normal speed but rqurres exces- ‘1
hard to start sive cranktng time before starting
When engine cold Same condition as No. 5 when engine IS cold ‘1
Restarts normally after warm-up
After warm-up Same condition as No. 5 after running and betng hot F3-27
soaked
Starts normaNy when cold
1 8 1 Rough idle/
tsl Engine stalls at idle 1 Always [ Engine stalls or vibrates excessively at idle
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Before warm-up 1 Engine stalls or vibrates excessively at idle during
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10
11
12 After warm-up
When A/C, P/S,
or IX ON
Rough rdle/Englne stalts lus: after starting warm-up
Engine runs normally at idle during warm-up but
stalls or vibrates excessively atter warm-up
Engrne stalls or vtbrates excessrvely at idle when
NC, P/S, or E/L ON
Engine stalts or vibrates excessively lust after starting
tacceleratton from Idle1 F3-3 f
‘1
‘1
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I 13 High Idle speed after warm-up tdle speed excessively hrgh after warm-up ‘1
14 Idle moves up and down/idle hunts Engine speeds up and down periodically at Idle
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15 Engme stalls on deceleratron Engine unexpectedly stops running durrng or after
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deceleration
16 Engine statts suddenly (intermrttent) Engine intermittently stops runnrng
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17 Hesitates/Stumbles on acceleratton Flat spot occurs just after accelerator is depressed,
‘1
or m/Id ierkina occurs dunna acceleration
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t 18 1 Surges while crulsng
1 Unexpected change In engine speed that is usually 1 ‘1
1 repetrtive
19 tack of power
20 Poor acceleration
21 Runs rough durrng deceleration/Backfire
22 Knocktng
23 Fuel odor Performance poor under load when throttle valve IS
wide open
Maximum speed reduced
Performance poor during acceleration
Engtne runs rough during deceleratron, and abnor-
mal combustion occurs in exhaust system
Abnormal combust!on accompanied by audible
“pinging” noise
( Gasoline odor in cabln ‘2
‘2
‘1
‘2
+1
24 Exhaust sulfur smell Exhaust gas has an unusual odor
25 High oil consumption Oil consumption excessive
b
26 Poor fuel economy Fuel economy unsatisfactory
27 A/C does not work
Blower fan operates, but magnetic clutch does not
l 1.. .Refet to 323 Workshop Manual (t 203-l O-89F). l 2...Re#er to 323 4-Wheet Drive Workshop Manual (1229-IO-89L). ‘1
‘2
‘1
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PRECAUTIONS
Fuel Pressure Release and Servicing Fuel System
Fuel
in the fuel system remains under high pressure when the engine is not running.
a) Before disconnecting any fuel line, release the fuel pres-
sure from the fuel system to reduce the possibility of injury
or fire as discribed below.
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the rear seat cushion buttons and remove the
cushion.
3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
4. After the engine stalls, turn off the ignition switch.
5. Reconnect the fuet pump connector and install the rear
seat cushion.
b) Use a rag as protection from fuel spray when disconnect-
ing the fuel hoses.
Plug the hoses after removal.
c) When inspecting the fuel system, use a suitable fuel pres-
sure gauge.
Caution
l install hose clamps to secure the fuet pressure
gauge to the fuei fitter and the fuel main hose to pre-
vent fuel leakage.
Pinching Hose
When pinching an air hose-or a fuel hose with pliers, wrap
the hose with a rag to prevent damage,
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SYMPTOM TROUSLESHOOTING
2 . CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (NO COMBUSTION)
LIESCRIP-
l Engine cranks at normal speed but shows no sign of firing l Battery in normal condition
TION *Throttle valve not held fufly open while cranking (dechoke system not operating}
l Fuel in tank
UROOBLESHUOTlNG HINTS]
@ No spark
@.I low fuei tine pressure
l Ignition control malfunction @I Low engine compresslon l Ignition system component malfunction
@ No fuel injection
l Fuel pump inoperative l Ihjectors inoperative
;TEP
INSPECTION
I ACTION
1
Is strong btue spark visible at disconnected high- Yes Go to Step 3
tension lead?
NO Go to Step 2
2 Is “00” dlsplayed on Self-Dlagnosjs Checker
Yes
with ignltron switch ON? Check rgnltion system (Refer to
Troubleshooting “Misfire”)
c7 Section G
SYSTEM SELECT: 1 No
Service Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence)
G- page
F3-16
“66” flashes
Check ECU termrnal 1F voltage
3 page W-45

Voltage: Battery vabage
(ignition switch ON)
W: SELF TEST C+ If OK, replace ECU
4 If not OK, check wiring
CT page F3-2
(ECU
- Self-Diagnosis Checker)
3
Connect diagnosis connector terminals F/P and
Yes
GND with jumper wire; IS fuel pump operating Does engine start in this condition?
sound heard wjth ignition switch ON?
4 If it does, check circuit-opening
relay
4 If it does not, go to Step 5
No Go to next step
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STEP INSPECTION ACTlON
4
Is there buttery voltage at fuel pump connector Yes
* (G/R) with lgnitron switch ON and F/P terminal Check contmurty of fuel pump
between termrnafs G/R and 8
Check ctrcutt openmg relay
5
Is qector operating sound heard whtle engine IS Yes Go to Step 8
being cranked?
No Go to next step
CcI page F3-45
+ If 0K;check for a short cjrcult rn
wiring harness
(Injector reastor-Injector)
=D If not OK, replace Injector reststor
fuel Line pressure: 265-314 kPa
12.7-3.2 kgflcd, 38-46
psi)
if fuel return hose is clogged or
t, replace pressure
CT psge F3-3
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ZEP WSPECTION ACTION
9 Is engine compression correct? Yes Go to next step
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c7 Section 82
NO Check engme condrtlon CT Section B2
Engine compression:
l Worn piston, piston rings or cylinder
1059 kPa 110.8 kgflcm2, 152 psi I-300 rpm wall
l Damaged cylr nder head gasket
*Damaged or warped cylinder head
l Improper valve seating
*Valve sticking in guide
10 Are all spark plugs OK? Yes Go to next step
c7 Section G
l Wear and carbon buildup l Plug gap l Damage No Clean, adjust
11 Try known good ECU; does condftlon rmprove’
CT page F3-2
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@ Air,1 l F..
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4 CRANKS NORMALLY 8UT WILL NOT START (PARTfAL COMBUSTION) - AFTER WARM-UP
&RIP-
l Engine cranks at nurmal speed and shows partial combustion but will not Continue running after being hot
soaked
FION
l Battery in normal condltlon
*Engine starts normally when cold
TROUBLESHOOTING
HINTS] 3 Air/Fuel mixture too rich @ Vaporlock
ssure not held in fuel line after engrne IS
GND mth jumper wire tor 3
minutes with ignition
Fuel
line pressure: 265-314 kPs (2.7-3.2 kgflcm2, 38-46 psi 1
c3 If pressure
quickly increases,
check pressure regulator
4 If pressure
gradually increases,
check fuel line and filter lor
clogging
If hose is not clogged. check fuel
pump maximum pressure
High pressure Check if fuel return hose is clogged or
restricted
INSTALL CLAMPS e If rt is not, replace pressure
regulator
@ It It 6. repalr or replace it CT page F3-3
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7 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - AFTER WARM-UP
*
l Engrne cranks at normal speed but requkres excessive cranking time before starting after running and being
DESCRIP- hot soaked
TION
l Battery rn normal condition l Engine starts normatly when cold
*Engine runs normally at Idle (If idle condrtron is not OK, refer to “Rough idle” ~Nos. 8-l 21)
[ ~ROUBLESHOOTLNG HINTS1
[ i 5 ArrlFuel mixture too Rich - l Fuel rqection control malfunction l lnpector fuet leakage
I
TEP tNSPECTlON @ Vaporlock
l Fuel pressure not held rn fuel line after engrne IS
stopped
l Pressure regulator control system malfunction
I ACTION
1 Is “00” dispiayed on Self-Diagnoses
Checker wrth rgnrtron switch ON7
SYSTEM?_SELECT. 1
SELECT SW. A
Remove vacuum hose from pressure regulator
(port A) ancI plug rt. dOt?S engine start normally’-,
Remove both vacuum hoses from pressure regu-
lator (ports A and Bj and plug them; does en-
gine start normally7
@
PtUG
/ /
Are ECU terminal voltages OK
(especially 1 C, 20, 20 and 2T)?
w page F3-46 Yes Go to next step
No Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) CT oaae F3-16
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage
Voltage: Battery voltage
(ignition switch ON) w page F3-45
( cs> It OK. replace ECU
/ w page F3-2’
3 If not OK, check wlrtng
(ECU - Self-Dlagnosrs ChecKer)
Yes Check pressure regulator control sys-
.
tern (high temperature operation) w page F3-43
I NO Go to next step
Check pressure regulator control sys-
tem (low temperature operation)
No 1 Go to next step
Yes Go to next step
NO Check for cause
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ACTtUN
5 Run engine at idle; is fuel line pressure held af-
Yes Go to next step
ter ignition switch is turned OFF?
Fuet Ijne pressure: More than 147 kPa No Plug both vacuum potts of pressure
{1,5 kgflcd, 21 pdf for 5 min. regulator;
and check if fuel line pres-
sure is held after ignition switch is
turned OFF
NSTAtl CLAMPS 4 If it is, replace pressure regulator
c3 If it is not, check fuel pump hold CT page F3-3
pressure
If fuel pump is OK, check injectors
for fuet leakage
CT- page F3-4
6 Warm up engine to normal operating tempera-
Yes
ture and stop it Change to another brand of fuel
Connect diagnosis connector terminals F/P and
GND with jumper wire for 3 minutes with rgnitlon
switch ON; does engine start easily?
No Go to next step
7 Try known good ECU; does condition improve?
Yes Replace ECU
CT page F3-3 w- page F3-3
No Change to another brand of fuel
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