1994 MAZDA MX-5 fuel filter

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION ACTION ;heck if PCME terminal voltages are OK 2M, 20 and 20) usf page F-146 Yes - No Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Terrni- nal") G+F page F-139 >heck if throttle linkage is correctly installed and )perates freely Yes Go to next step Correct, clean, or replace as required any binding or dam- aged linkage and adjust cable deflection at throttle body * page F-101 No - Yes >heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle lacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg} VACUUM GAUGE / - - Go to next step Check for air leakage of intake air system components G+F page F-110 >heck if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 Yes Go to next step Replace air cleaner element * page F-99 >heck for correct ignition timing at idle usf page F-76 Yes Check if ignition timing advances when accelerating 0 If advances, go to next step e If no advance, replace PCME page F-143 gnition timing: 10" 2 lo BTDC No - Yes Adjust usf page F-76 >heck for correct fuel line pressure at idle page F-110 Check if fuel line pressure decreases when accelerating quickly %el line pressure: 265-314 kPa {2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- nected) If decreases, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 o If OK, check fuel line and filter for clogging Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose 9 If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator * page F-118 0 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure Paae F-115 High pressure Check if fuel return line is clogged INSTALL CLAPS o If OK, replace pressure regulator page F-119 o If not OK, replace Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ACTION Go to next step INSPECTION :heck if throttle linkage is correctly installed and 3perates freely - Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes - No Correct, clean, or replace as required any binding or dam- aged linkage and adjust cable deflection at throttle body @a page F-103 Go to next step :heck if air duct and air hoses are correctly nstalled page F-99 Repair ~8 page F-99 Go to next step ;heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) VACUUM GAUGE Check for air leakage of intake air system components page F-100 :heck if air cleaner element is clean ttzr page F-76 Yes - No Go to next step Replace air cleaner element @a page F-99 >heck for correct ignition timing at idle page F-76 Yes - No Check if ignition timing advances when accelerating Q If advances, go to next step Q If no advance, replace PCME page F-143 Adjust page F-76 gnition timing: 10" a lo BTDC ;heck for correct fuel line pressure at idle page F-110 Yes - No - Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases when accelerating quickly %el line pressure: 265-314 kPa I2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi] (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- a If decreases, check fuel line and filter for clogging 0 If no decrease, go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator @a page F-118 0 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 INSTALL CLAPS ;heck for EGR system malfunction page F-124 Repair or replace Go to next step Repair or replace t@~ page F-128 ;heck if exhaust system is restricted page F-128 Yes Go to next step Try known good PCME and check if condition im- )roves page F-144 Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION ACTION Check if throttle linkage is correctly installed and operates freely Yes Go to next step Correct, clean, or replace as required any binding or dam- aged linkage and adjust cable deflection at throttle body r@ page F-103 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg I17.7 inHg) VACUUM GAUGE / Yes Go to next step No - Yes Check for air leakage of intake air system components r@ page F-100 Go to next step Check if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 Replace air cleaner element page F-99 Check for correct ignition timing at idle page F-76 Yes - No Check if ignition timing advances when accelerating .I, If advances, go to next step o If no advance, replace PCME page F-143 Adjust r@ page M6 Ignition timing: 10" -r- lo BTDC Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle page F-110 Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases when accelerating quickly Fuel line pressure: 265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- nected) o If decreases, check fuel line and filter for clogging 0 If no decrease, go to next step No - Yes Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose 0 If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator page F-113 0 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 INSTALL CLAPS Repair or replace Check for EGR system malfunction page F-124 No - Yes - No Go to next step - -- Check if exhaust system is restricted page F-128 -- - Repair or replace So to next step Try known good PCME and check if condition im- 3roves page F-144 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION ACTION :heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Iacuum: More than 450 mmHg i17.7 inHg} VACUUM GAUGE / :heck if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 Check for fuel injector operating sound at idle Check if battery positive voltage exists at fuel injec- tor connector B terminal Check if PCME terminal voltages are OK (1 R, 1 T, 2D, 20 and 2Q) page F-146 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle page F-110 Fuel line pressure: 265--314 kPa i2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- nected) INSTALL CLAPS Yes - No Yes - No - Yes No - Yes Yes No - Yes - No Go to next step -- - --- Check for air leakage of intake air system components r@= page F-100 Go to next step Replace air cleaner element ~8 page F-99 Go to Step 14 Go to Step 13 check if fuel injector resistance is OK page F-119 Resistance: 12-16R 6 If OK, check wiring between PCME and fuel injector E+Y page F-7 6 If not OK, check fuel injector for fuel leakage page F-120 Check wiring between PCME and fuel injector page F-7 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") page F-148 Check if fuel line pressure decreases when accelerating quickly c:, If decreases, check fuel pump maximum pressure @r page F-115 If OK, check fuel line and filter for clogging o If no decreases, go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose ~2 If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator I@= page F-118 o If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator r@= page F-119 If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION Sheck if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 1 :: :heck for EGR system malfunction Yes page F-124 Check for fuel injector operating sound at idle Yes Check if battery positive voltage exists at fuel injec- Yes tor connector B terminal Check if PCME terminal voltages are OK [I B, 1 T, 2D, 20 and 2Q) Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes @T page F-110 Fuel line pressure: 265-314 kPa (2.7--3.2 kgf/cm2, 38--46 psi} (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- nected) i INSTALL CLAPS I ACTION Go to next step Replace air cleaner element G= page F-99 Repair or replace Go to next step Go to Step 15 Go to Step 14 Check if fuel injector resistance is OK ccsf page F-119 Resistance: Approx. 12-16R - 0 If OK, check wiring between PCME and fuel injector a? page F-7 O If not OK, check fuel injector for fuel leakage page F-120 Check wiring between PCME and fuel injector ccsf page F-7 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") mzf page F-148 Check if fuel line pressure decreases when accelerating quickly O If decreases, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 If OK, check fuel line and filter for clogging O If no decreases, go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose 13 If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator mzf page F-118 6 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure @ page F-115 Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM F FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . This system supplies the necessary fuel for combustion at a constant pressure to the fuel injectors. Fuel is metered and injected into the intake manifold according to the injection control signals from the power- train control module (engine). The system consists of the fuel tank, the fuel pump, the fuel filters, the fuel distributor, the pressure regulator, the fuel injectors, and the fuel pump relay. I I 1. Fuel tank 5. Fuel pump relay Removal / Inspection / Inspection .................. page F-117 Installation ................ page F-111 Replacement ............... page F-117 2. Fuel filter 6. Pressure regulator Replacement ............... page F-113 Inspection .................. page F-118 3. Fuel pump Replacement ............... page F-119 .................. w Inspection page F-114 7. Fuel injector Replacement ............... page F-115 Inspection .................. page F-119 4. Fuel distributor Removal ................... page F-119 Installation ................. page F-121 Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Line Pressure Inspection Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and the fuel main hose. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON. 6. Measure the fuel line pressure. Fuel line pressure: 265-31 4 kPa {2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) Pressure low- Check fuel pump maximum pressure. (Refer to page F-115.) If as specified, fuel line or fuel filter might be clogged or restricted. Pressure high- Replace the pressure regulator. (Refer to page F-118.) Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM 1. Fuel filler hoses 7. Rear crossmem ber assembly 2. Fuel hoses Removal Note ............. page F-112 3. Evaporative hoses 8. Fuel tank unit 4. Fuel filter bolts 9. Two-way check valve ~4 Removal Note ............. page F-112 10. Fuel vapor valve 5. Brake pipe joint 11. Fuel pump Removal Note ............. page F-112 6. Battery cable Removal Note ............. page F-112 Removal note Fuel filter bolts 1. Remove the fuel filter cover. 2. Remove the fuel filter bolts. (MT) 3. Remove the fuel filter nuts. (AT) 4. Remove the fuel filter with the fuel hoses still connected. Brake pipe joint 1. Remove the brake pipe joint nuts. 2. Remove the brake pipe joint with the brake pipe and brake hose still connected. Battery cable Remove the battery cable clamp as shown in the figure. Rear crossmember assembly 1. Support the rear crossmember assembly with a trans- mission jack. 2. Remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts and nuts. 3. Lower the rear crossmember assembly. Gartner Banana