1992 MAZDA PROTEGE battery

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
5
CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - ALWAYS
DESCRIP- l Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time before starting
TION l Battery in normal condition
*Engine runs normally at idle [If idle condition not OK, refer to “Rough idle” (Nos. 8-12)J [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
@ Air/Fuel mixture too rich l Fuel injection control malfunction
(Correction for coolant temperature) *Air cleaner element clogged
l Airflow meter stuck
*Low fuel line pressure
l Air leakage @ Poor ignition spark
;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
Check for cause (Refer to specified SYSTEM SELECT: 1 check sequence) w page F-83
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignitlon switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU w page F-149
W: SELF TEST c3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
2 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle
Yes Go to next step
VsCUUm: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
3 Check if air cleaner element is clean
Yes Go to next step w page F-79
No
Replace air cleaner element
4 Check if engine starts easily when throttle valve Yes Check throttle valve for carbon deposit
quarter open and then go to Step 6 Fuel line pressure:
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm*, 38-46 psi)
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis-
pressure while pinching
c3 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
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure W- page F-126
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6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - WHEN ENGINE COLD
l Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time before starting )ESCRIP-
l Battery in normal condition UON
*Restarts OK after warm-up
*Engine runs normally at idle [If idle condition is not OK, refer to “Rough idle” (NOS. 8-124 [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 Air/Fuel mixture too rich
@ Air/Fuel mixture too lean l Airflow meter sticking l Fuel injection control malfunction
*Air cleaner element clogged
(Correction for coolant temperature)
l Idle speed control malfunction
@ Poor atomization
*Low RVP (summer) fuel is used in cold weather
SYSTEM SELECT: 1
Check ECU terminal 1 F voltage CT- page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
c3 If OK, replace ECU CT page F-149 c3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg)
.
No
Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
5 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes
Go to next step
~7 page F-79
No
Replace air cleaner element
6 Disconnect ISC valve connector at idle and
Yes Go to next step
check if engine speed increases CT page F-l 16
No
Replace ISC valve CT page F-109
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7 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - AFTER WARM-UP
*Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time before starting after running and hot
DESCRIP- soaked
TION *Battery in normal condition
*Engine starts normally when cold
*Engine runs normally at idle [If idle condition not OK, refer to “Rough idle” (Nos. 8-12)] [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 Air/Fuel mixture too rich
@ Vapor lock l Fuel injection control malfunction
*Fuel pressure not held in fuel line after engine stopped l Injector fuel leakage
*High RVP (winter) fuel used in warm weather
l Pressure regulator control system malfunction [BP] w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
W: SELF TEST c3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 * If not OK, check wiring between CT- page F-134
Fuel line pressure: More than 147 kPa
(1.5 kg/cm*, 21 psi) for 5 min. w page F-130
+ If OK, replace pressure regulator CT- page F-130
c3 If not OK, check fuel pump hold w page F-125
If fuel pump is OK, check injectors
for fuel leakage (3 page F-132
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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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9
ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE - BEFORE WARM-UP
DESCRIP-
*Engine speed low or engine stalls or vibrates excessively at idle during warm-up
TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ Low intake air amount
@ Low fuel injection control
l Airflow meter stuck
*Fuel injection control malfunction
*Air cleaner element clogged
(Correction for coolant temperature)
*Air valve
@ Poor atomization
*Low RVP (summer) fuel used in cold weather
w page F-83
W: SELF TEST Check ECU terminal 1F voltage
w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
c3 If OK, replace ECU c3 page F-149
* If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg)
AX.. Especially 2B, 2E and 30
w page F-150
NO Check for cause CT page F-181
5 Disconnect ISC valve connector and check if en-
Yes Go to next step
gine speed increases after warm-up
CT page F-l 18
No Replace ISC valve c3 page F-109
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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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11 ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE - WHEN A/C, P/S, OR E/L ON
DESCRIP.
*Engine stalls or vibrates excessively at idle when A/C, P/S, or E/L ON TION *A/C, P/S, daytime running lights (Canada), headlights, blower fan and electric cooling fan operate normally
*Idle condition is normal when A/C, P/S, and E/L is OFF (TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ Idle speed control system malfunction l Engine speed feedback control inoperative ;TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
1
Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Yes
Checker with ignition switch ON Go to next step W page F-82 No
Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
SYSTEM SELECT: 1 check sequence) w page F-83
“88” flashes
W:SELFTEST
Check ECU terminal 1 F voltage w 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
2 Check switches for correct operation by Self-
Yes
Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp with ignition Go to next step
switch ON CT page F-105
No Lamp not ON or OFF with specltied
switch
Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-108
Lamp always ON
Check wiring between ECU terminal ID
and Self-Diagnosis Checker
W:SELFTEST
3
EhFKk if ECU terminal IK (MTX) II (ATX) voltage
Yes Try known good ECU and check if con-
dition improves w page F-150 w page F-149
Specification: Battery voltage (at Idle)
1 K (LGIY)
No
Check for short circuit in wiring be-
tween diagnosis connector terminal
TEN and ground
23UOFX-02
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12 ROUGH IDLE/ENGINE STALLS JUST AFTER STARTING
DESCRIP-
*Engine starts normally but vibrates excessively or stalls just after starting (acceleration from idle) TION
*Idle conditions are normal in the other conditions [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ Fuel injection control system or idle speed control sys-
@ Idle speed misadjustment
tern malfunction @ Ignition timing misadjustment
*Start signal not input to ECU iTEl
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4
5 INSPECTION
-T- ACTION
Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Checker with ignition switch ON w page F-82
SYSTEM,SELECT: I
r -SELECT SW: A
Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
MTX...Especially 1 N
ATX... Especially 1T w page F-150
Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up w page F-78
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : 9”-11 o l BP SOHC : 4O--6O
l B8 : 60-80
Check continuity between throttle sensor termi-
nals IDL and E CT page F-159
MTX
Clearance between throttle
lever and stopper
MTX O.lmm (0.004 in)
1 .Omm (0.039 in)
ATX 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
0.6mm (0.024 in) Continuity
Yes
No
Yes
No
Try known good ECU and check if condition
mproves w page F-149 Yes
No
Yes
Go to next step No
Check for cause Yes
In same condition as Step 3 inspection
and apply parking brake
Check for correct idle speed w page F-80
Idle speed: 700-800 rpm
No
Adjust Yes
Go to next step No
Adjust Go to next step Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-83
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal IF voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
d If OK, replace ECU w page F-149
* If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker c7 page F-151
3 If OK, go to next step
3 If not OK, adjust idle speed w page F-80
w page F-79
w page F-159
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