1994 MAZDA MX-5 spark plugs replace

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION ACTION ;heck if PCME terminal voltages are OK 1 R, IT, 20.20 and 2Q) page F-146 :heck if strong blue spark is visible at each discon- iected high-tension lead while cranking engine ;heck for fuel injector operating sound at each fuel njector at idle ;heck if battery positive voltage exists at fuel injec- :or connector B terminal :heck if spark plugs are OK PLUG GAP 14-1 .l mm (0.040-4.043 in) DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION :heck for EGR system malfunction uz page F-124 Yes No - Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No - Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") @&T page F-148 Go to next step Check ignition system (Refer to Troubleshooting "Misfire") I@? Section G Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8 Check if fuel injector resistance is OK @&T page F-119 Resistance: 12-1 6R o If OK, check wiring between PCME and fuel injector page F-7 0 If not OK, replace fuel injector @&T page F-119 Check wiring between PCME and fuel injector I@? page F-7 Go to next step Repair or replace Section G Repair or replace Go to next step Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION :heck for correct ignition timing at idle page F-76 gnition timing: 10" .t lo BTDC ;heck if spark plugs are OK RBON BUILDUP PLUG GAP 1 .O-l.lmrn b.040--0.043 in} DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION DAMAGE :heck if resistance of high-tension leads are OK lesistance: 16 k!2 per 1 m (3.28 ft) :heck if resistance of ignition coil is OK Section G lesistance (at 20°C (66°F)): Secondary coil ... 8.7-12.9 'heck for correct engine compression Section B ngine compression: 1,255483 kPa (12.8-9.0 kgf/cm2, 182-128 psiE.300 rpm Yes No Yes No - Yes Yes No - Yes - No ACTION Check if ignition timing advances when accelerating s, If advances, go to next step +, If no advance, replace PCME terminal voltages page F-143 Adjust page F-76 Go to next step Repair, clean, or replace us Section G Go to next step Replace w Section G Go to next step Replace Section G 30 to next step Zheck engine condition w Section B D Worn piston, piston rings or cylinder wall D Defective cylinder head gasket Distorted cylinder head Improper valve seating B Valve sticking in guide Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION Check for correct ignition timing at idle t@= page F-76 Ignition timing: 10" +. lo BTDC Check if spark plugs are OK WEAR AND CARBON BUILDUP BURNS PLUG GAP 1 .+I .I mm (0.04C-O.043 in) DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION DAMAGE Check if resistance of high-tension leads are OK Resistance: 16 kR per lm {3.28 ft} Check if resistance of ignition coil is OK Section G Resistance (at 20°C {68"F)): Secondary coil ... 8.7-12.9 kC2 Check for correct engine compression Section 8 Engine compression: 1,255-883 kPa (12.8-9.0 kgf/cm2, 182-128 psi)-300 rpm :heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) - Yes - No Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes ACTION Check if ignition timing advances when accelerating o If advances, go to next step o If no advance, replace PCME page F-143 Adjust page F-76 Go to next step Repair, clean, or replace Ojp Section G Go to next step ~eplace as? Section G Go to next step Replace Section G - -- Go to next step :heck engine condition I@= Section B B Worn piston, piston rings or cylinder wall B Defective cylinder head gasket B Distorted cylinder head B Improper valve seating B Valve sticking in guide Check for air leakage of intake air system components as? page F-1 00 Gartner Banana

F ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM CODE No. 17 (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR: INVERSION) I Circuit Diagram INSPECTION Warm up engine and run it at 2,500-3,000 rpm for 3 min. HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR ACTION Does monitor lamp of Self-Diagnosis Checker illu- minate at idle? Are spark plugs clean? Is heated oxygen sensor voltage OK? * page F-156 Is same Code No. present after performing after repair procedure? ESI= page F-90 Is there continuity between heated oxygen sensor and PCME terminal 2N? Is PCME terminal 2N voltage OK? * page F-146 PCME Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Go to next step Check for air leak in vacuum hoses or emission compo- nents Check for contaminated heated oxygen sensor Check for insufficient fuel injection Go to next step Clean or replace spark plugs Go to next step Replace heated oxygen sensor page F-156 Go to next step Check for short circuit in wiring from heated oxygen sen- sor to PCME terminal 2N Go to next step Check for open circuit in wiring from heated oxygen sen- sor to PCME Replace PCME page F-143 Check for short circuit in wiring from heated oxygen sen- sor to PCME Gartner Banana

G IGNITION SYSTEM BURNS PLUG GAP DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION DAMAGE SPARK PLUG Removal 1 Installation Caution Pulling on the wire part of the spark plug lead may i/ break it. To remove the lead, pull only on the boot. Caution To avoid breaking the spark plug be sure to fit the socket squarely over it. Tighten to the specified torque. Spark plug tightening torque: 15--22 N-m (1.5--2.3 kgf-m, 11-16 ft-lbf) Spark Test 1. Disconnect the high-tension lead from the spark plug. 2. Connect a new spark plug to the high-tension lead. 3. Hold with insulated pliers approx. 5-10mm (0.20-4.39 in) from a ground. 4. Crank the engine and verify that a strong blue spark is visible. . -.d' Note If a timing light is used to check for spark, some lights do not light at Nos.:! and 4 cylinders even if the igni- tion system is normal. Inspection Check the following and replace the spark plugs as neces- sary. 1. Damaged insulation. 2. Worn electrodes. 3. Carbon deposits. If cleaning is necessary, use a plug cleaner or a wire brush. Wipe upper insulator. 4. Damaged gasket. Plug gap: 1 .O-1 .l mm (0.040-0.043 in) Gartner Banana