1992 MAZDA PROTEGE no spark

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
8 ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE - ALWAYS
bESCRIP- l Engine starts normally but stalls or vibrates excessively at idle in every condition
‘ION TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
D Air/Fuel mixture too lean @ Incorrect idle speed
l Air leakage l Idle speed misadjustment l Fuel injection control malfunction l Idle speed control malfunction
*Low fuel line pressure @ One or more spark plugs not firing
3 One or more injectors clogged or not operating @ Low engine compression
3 Low intake air amount @ Airflow meter stuck INSPECTION
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
- Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Checker with ignition switch ON w page F-82
SYSTEM2ELECT: 1
M v’SELECT SW: A TEST
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
MTX...Especially 2D, 20 and 2Q
ATX... Especially 2B, 2E and 3D CT page F-150
Disconnect high-tension lead at idle and check if
engine speed decreases equally at each cylinder
Check for injector operating sound at idle
Check if battery voltage exists at injector connec-
tor (W/R) wire
Check if strong blue spark is visible at discon-
nected high-tension lead
, Yes No Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
:heck sequence) “88” flashes
Check ECU terminal IF voltage CT page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diaanosis Checker Yes
Go to next step No
Check for cause Yes
Go to Step 8 No
Go to next step
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 5 Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No I-
30 to next step w page F-83
0 page F-151
Check if injector resistance is OK c7 page F-131
Resistance: Approx. 12-l 852
c3 If OK, check wiring between ECU
and injector
c3 If not OK, replace injector w page F-131
Check wiring between ECU and injector
Go to next step
Check high-tension lead w page G-17
Q If OK, check distributor cap and
rotor w page G-22
c3 If not OK, replace high-tension lead
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No Replace airflow meter
9
Check for injector operating sound at idle Yes Go to Step 11
No Go to next Step
10 Check if battery voltage exists at injector connec- Yes Check if injector resistance is OK CT page F-131
tor (W/R) wire Resistance: 12-l 6fi
c3 If OK, check wiring between ECU
and injector
c3 If not OK, replace injector CT page F-131
No
Check wiring between ECU and injector
11 Check if strong blue spark is visible at discon-
Yes Go to next step
netted high-tension lead
No Check high-tension lead
+ If OK, check distributor cap and
rotor w page G-22
* If not OK, replace high-tension lead
12
Check if spark plugs are OK Yes Check for correct engine compression CT page Bl-10
w page G-16 82-10
Compression (Minimum):
. BP SOHC
834 kPa (8.5 kg/cm2, 121 psi)300 rpm
BON BUILDUP l BP DOHC
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm*, 128 psi)-300 rpm
l.O-l.lmm ’ B6 DAMAGE AND 932 kPa (9.5 kg/cm’, 135 psi)-300 rpm DETERIORATION
c3 If OK, go to next step
c13 If not OK, check for cause CT page Bl-10
B2-10
No
Clean or replace w page G-18
13
Check for injector leakage Yes Replace injector CT page F-131
w page F-132
No Go
to next step
14 Try known good ECU and check if condition im-
proves cc7 page F-149
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
16 ENGINE STALLS SUDDENLY (INTERMITTENT)
DESCRIP- l Engine intermittently stops running
TION l Before stalling, engine condition OK [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ Intermittently no spark or no-fuel injection caused by ve-
hicle vibration, acceleration, or deceleration
*Poor connection in wire harness
3 INSPECTION
Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Checker with ignition switch ON c7 page F-82
g
-%ELECT SW: A
Check for poor connection of following parts l ignition coil
l igniter l Distributor l High-tension lead l lniector
l Ci;cuit opening relay l ECU
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
MTX...Especially lB, 2A, 28 and 2C
ATX... Especially lB, 3A, 38 and 3C w page F-150
Note
l When checking voltages, tap, move, and
wiggle harness and connector to recreate
problem
Yes
No Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) Note
l When checking wiring harness and
connectors, tap, move, and wiggle
suspect sensor and/or harness to
recreate problem
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal IF voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
c3 If OK, replace ECU CT= page F-149
+ If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Yes
Repair or replace
No Go to next step
Yes
No
T ACTION
Go to next step w page F-83
Go to Troubleshooting No.2
‘CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT
START (NO COMBUSTION)” CT- page F-30
Check for cause D page F-151
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE F
26 POOR FUEL ECONOMY
DESCRIP-
l Fuel economy unsatisfactory TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
While fuel consumption is drastically increased by city driving, short-run operation, stop and go driving, extended winter
warm-up periods, etc., as opposed to “trip” mileage, an attempt should be made to determine these factors when con-
fronted with “poor mileage” conditions. However, since the operator is not always at fault, the following is offered.
@II Operator depressing accelerator more than usual due to
@ Air/Fuel mixture too rich
low engine power
l Poor ignition *High fuel line pressure
@ Alcohol blended fuel used
*Low intake air amount
l Electronic spark advance control system malfunction @ High vehicle load l Low tire pressure
*Clutch slipping/ATX slipping l Incorrect tire size l Exhaust component restricted l Brake dragging ;TEP
INSPECTION ACTION
1
Check factors other than engine Yes
Go to next step
l Low tire pressure = Section Q 9 Unrecommended tire srze v Section Q l Clutch slipping w Section H l Brake dragging No
0 Section P Repair
l Exhaust component restricted cz= page F-136
2
Check if air hoses are connected correctly - Yes
Go to next step CI page F-109
No
Repair 3
Check if “00” IS displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Yes
Checker with ignition switch ON Go to next step W page F-82 No
SYSTEM SELECT: 1 Service Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-63
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU CT= page F-149 e If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker 4
Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle
Yes Go to next step Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No
Check for air leakage at intake air sys-
tem components 5
Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes
Go to next step CT= page F-79
No
Replace air cleaner element
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FUEL SYSTEM F
FUEL TANK
Removal / Inspection / Installation
Warning
l Before performing the following operation, release the fuel pressure from the fuel system to
reduce the possibility of injury or fire. (Refer to page F-121 .)
l When removing the fuel tank, keep sparks, cigarettes, and open flames away from it.
l Before repair the fuel tank, clean it throughly with steam to remove all explosive gas.
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
2. Inspect the fuel tank components visually and repair or replace if necessary.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to
Installation Note.
7.8-l 1 N.m (80-l 10 cm-kg,
7.8-i 1 N-m (80-I 10 cm-kg, 89-95 in-lb) 69-95 in-lb)
N.m (m-kg, ft-lb]
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Note
l Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before removing the tank.
1. Fuel pump cover 7. Fuel tank
2. Fuel pump connector Inspect for cracks and corrosion
3. Fuel hoses 8. Separator
Installation Note . ..., I .I,,,,I,I,.,.I.,,. page F-l 24 Inspect for cracks and corrosion
4. Evaporative hoses 9. Check valve (Two-way)
Installation Note ,..,..,................. page F-l 24 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page F-140
5. Insulator 10. Check-and-cut valve
6. Fuel tank straps Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page F-141
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F FUEL SYSTEM
MIN. 35mm (1..4 in) -/
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NJ
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Installation Note
Fuel hoses
1. Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and
evaporative hoses onto the fuel tank fittings at least 25mm
(1.0 in).
2. Push the fuel filler hose onto the fuel tank pipe and filler pipe
at least 35mm (1.4 in).
FUEL FILTER
Replacement
Low-pressure side (In-tank filter)
(Refer to page F-128.)
High-pressure side
The fuel filter must be replaced at the intervals outlined in the
maintenance schedule.
Warning
l Always work away from sparks or open flames.
1. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter.
2. Remove the fuel filter and bracket.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Note
l When installing the filter, push the fuel hoses fully
onto the fuel filter.
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FUEL SYSTEM F
DISCONNECT CONNECTOR
TO RELEASE FU5L PRESSURE
REAR SEAT C
23UOFX-11:
REPLACE
03UOFX-14s Replacement
Warning
l Before performing the following procedures, release
the fuel pressure from the fuel system to reduce the
possibility of injury or fire. (Refer to page F-121 .)
l When replacing the fuel system parts, keep sparks,
cigarettes, and open flames away from the fuel.
1. Push the rear seat cushion buttons and remove the cushion.
2. Remove the fuel pump cover.
3. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
4. Disconnect the fuel hoses.
5. Remove the fuel pump and fuel tank gauge sender unit as-
sembly.
Caution
l Secure the fuel hoses tightly.
+ Use a new seal rubber.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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