1992 MAZDA PROTEGE fuel pressure

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
10
ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE - AFTER WARM-UP
DESCRIP-
rlON
*Engine runs normally at idle during warm-up but engine stalls or vibrates excessively after warm-up [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 Idle speed control system malfunction @ Air/Fuel mixture too rich
3 Air/Fuel mixture too lean l Fuel injection control malfunction l Air leakage (Correction for coolant temperature)
*Low fuel line pressure @ Poor ignition
@ Low engine compression CT= page F-83
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage CT page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 * If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Check for cause LY page F-151
Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg)
I.:.F page F-109
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Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 36-46 psi)
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator Ine pressure while pinching
d If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
* If fuel line pressure gradually in-
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : go-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4”-6O
Resistance: 12-l 60
eck wiring between ECU
Engine compression (Minimum):
l BP SOHC :
634 kPa (6.5 kg/cm2, 121 psi)900 rpm
check distributor cap and
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17 HESITATES/STUMBLES ON ACCELERATION
bESCRIP-
*Flat spot occurs just after accelerator depressed or mild jerking occurs during acceleration
‘ION TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
0 Air/Fuel mixture becomes lean when depressing accelerator l Fuel injection control malfunction
(Correction for accelerating condition)
*Air leakage
l Fuel line pressure decreases l Spark advance control malfunction TEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Yes Go to next step
Checker with ignition switch ON W page F-82 ’ No
Service Code No. displayed
SYSTEM SELECT: 1 Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-83
“88” flashes
W: SELF TEST Check ECU terminal IF voltage CT= page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON) c3 If OK, replace ECU c? page F-149 * If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 InHg)
tern components
Replace air cleaner element 4
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
Yes Go to next step
MTX...Especiaily 2L
ATX... Especially lT, 2F, and 21 w page F-150
No Check for cause cp page F-151
5
Check if throttle linkage is correctly installed and
Yes Go to next step
operates freely w page F-l 14 ~~
Correct, clean, or replace as required
any binding or damaged linkage and
adjust cable deflection at throttle body w page F-l 14
6
Check continuity between throttle sensor termi- Yes Go to next step
nals IDL and E w page F-189
MTX
A-I-X 1
J E
IDL
Clearance between throttle
lever and stopper Continuity
MTX 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Yes
1 .Omm (0.039 in) No
ATX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Yes
0.6mm (0.024 in) No
No Adjust w page F-189
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TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
7 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases w page F-129 when accelerating quickly Fuel line pressure:
c3 If decreases, check fuel line and fil- 265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 38-46 psi) ter for clogging (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- *
If no decrease, go to next step connected)
INSTALL CLAMPS No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure while pinching
fuel return hose
+ If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
+ If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump .*
maximum pressure w page F-126
8 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector Yes Check if ignition timing advances when
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check accelerating
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up w page F-79
c3 If advances, go to next step
c3 If not advance, replace ECU w page F-149
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : go-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4’-8’
l B6 : 6O--8O No Adjust w page F-79
9
Check if air duct and air hoses are correctly Yes Go to next step
installed w page F-109
No
Repair
10 Check if exhaust system is restricted Yes Repair or replace w page F-136
No SOHC
Go to Step 12 DOHC
Go to next step
11 Check if variable inertia control system (VICS) is
Yes Go to next step
OK w page F-118
No
Repair or replace
12 Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves w page F-149
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TEP INSPECTION ACTION
6 Check if throttle linkage is correctly installed and Yes Go to next step
operates freely
w page F-l 14
No Correct, clean, or replace as required
any binding or damaged linkage, and
adjust cable deflection at throttle body CT page F-l 12
7 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Yes Go to next step
Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 intig) -
No
Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
8 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes Go to next step
w page F-79
No Replace air cleaner element
9 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector Yes Check if ignition timing advances when
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check accelerating
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up
w page F-79 c3 If advances, go to next step
c3 If not advance, replace ECU [II page F-149
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : Q”-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4O-6’
’ B6 : 6O-8O
No Adjust CT+ page F-79
10 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases
w page F-129 when accelerating quickly
Fuel line pressure: c3 If decreases, check for fuel pump
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm*, 38-46 psi) maximum pressure w page F-126
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- If OK, check fuel line and filter for
connected) clogging CI,’ page F-122
+ If no decrease, go to next step
-
No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure by pinching
fuel return hose
cti If fuel line pressure quickly In-
creases, check pressure regulator CT page F-129
ti If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure cr page F-126
-
High pressure
Check if fuel return line is clogged
Q If OK, replace pressure regulator C-Y- page F-130
+ If not OK, replace
--_I. 1”1-~~-~~
11 Check if exhaust system is restricted Yes Repair or replace
C-T- page F-136
No Go to next step
12 Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves
CT page F-149
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9 LACK OF POWER
_-- --
L L -
ESCRIP- *Performance poor under load when throttle valve wide open
ION *Reduced maximum speed
* Idle condition normal
VtOUBLESHOOTlNG HINTS]
) Factors other than engine malfunction
*Clutch slipping
* ATX slipping
l Brake dragging l Low tire pressure
l Incorrect We size l Overloaded
‘, Low intake air amount @ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
l Fuel line pressure decreases l Fuel injection malfunction
@ Poor ignition
@ Low engine compression
@ Alcohol blended fuel used
l Throttle valve not open fully
*Clogged intake air system
l Low tire pressure CY Section H
CY Section K
cz7 Section P
c7 Section Q
w page F-l 14
CT= page F-l 12
Checker with ignition switch ON
w page F-83
rminal 1F voltage CT page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU w page F-149
c3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : 9*-l lo l BP SOHC
: 4O-8O 4 If advances, go to next step
* If not advance, check ECU terminal
w page F-150
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ITEP
INSPECTION ACTION
6 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Yes Go to next step
Intake manifold vacuum:
More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
7 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes Go to next step
w page F-79
No Replace air cleaner element
8 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases
CT= page F-129 when accelerating quickly
Fuel line pressure: c3 If decreases, check fuel pump
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 38-46 psi) maximum pressure w page F-126
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- If OK, check fuel line and filter for
connected) clogging
ti If not decrease, go to next step
No Low pressure
INSTALL CLAMPS Check fuel line pressure while pinching
fuel return hose
9 If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
c3 If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
High pressure
Check if fuel return line is clogged
c3 If OK, replace pressure regulator CT page F-130
d If not OK, replace
9 Check if airflow meter is OK
Yes Go to next step
w page F-188
I. Check if measurin late moves smoothly
II. Check resistance No Repair or replace
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20 POOR ACCELERATION
DESCRIP- l Performance poor while accelerating
TION l idle condition normal [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS)
3 Factors other than engine malfunction @ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
*Clutch slipping l Fuel line pressure decreases l ATX slipping l Fuel injection malfunction
l Brake dragging @ Poor ignition l Low tire pressure
@ Low engine compression
l Incorrect tire size @ Alcohol blended fuel used l Over-loaded
3 Low intake arr amount
*Throttle valve not open fully
*Clogging in intake air system
Check factors other than engine CT Section H
c7 Section
P
ing accelerator fully w page F-l 14
w page F-l 12
Checker with ignition switch ON w page F-83
rminal 1 F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
W: SELF TEST c3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 r;3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Clearance between throttle
lever and stopper
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
l.Omm (0.039 in)
O.lmm (0.004 in)
0.6mm (0.024 in)