1994 MAZDA MX-5 fuel pressure

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING 2 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (NO COMBUSTION) Engine cranks at normal speed but shows no sign of "firing" ESCwPTION : Battery in normal condition Throttle valve not held wide open throttle while cranking Fuel in tank rROUBLESHOOTlNG HINTS] ecause of no combustion, possibly no fuel is injected to engine or no ignition at all cylinders 1 No spark O Low fuel line pressure lanition control malfunction @ Low engine compression ignition system component malfunction I No fuel injection Fuel pump does not operate Fuel injector does not operate INSPECTION ACTION :heck if strong blue spark is visible at disconnected iigh-tension lead while cranking engine :heck if "00" is displayed on Self Diagnosis Checker ~ith ignition switch ON page F-79 Sonnect data link connector terminals F/P and GND ~ith jumper wire and check for fuel pump operating sound with ignition switch ON page F-114 Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No Go to Step 3 Go to Step 2 Check ignition system (Refer to Troubleshooting "Misfire") mf Section G Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage ojg. page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) 0 If OK, replace PCME us? page F-143 Q If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Check if engine starts in this condition 0 If starts, check fuel pump relay f@ page F-117 r3 If does not start, go to Step 5 Go to Step 4 Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION Check if battery positive voltage exists at fuel pump connector fuel pump positive terminal with jumper wire connected.(~tep 3 Check for fuel injector operating sound while crank- ing engine Check if battery positive voltage exists at fuel injector connector B terminal wire with ignition switch ON Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with jumper wire and check for correct fuel line pres- sure with ignition switch ON page F-110 Fuel Line pressure: 265--314 kPa f2.7-3.2 kgf/crn2, 38-46 psi) Check for correct engine compression Section B Engine compression: 1,255--883 kPa {12.&9.0 kgf/crn2, 182-1 28 psi)-300 rpm Check if spark plugs are OK WEAR AND CARBON BUILDUP BURNS PLUG GAP 1.0-l.lmm DAMAGE AND (0.040-0.043 in) DETERIORATION DAMAGE Try known good PCME and check if condition im- proves page F-144 - Yes - No Yes Yes - No Yes Yes - No - Yes ACTION Check continuity of fuel pump page F-114 Check fuel pump relay page F-117 Go to Step 7 Go to Step 6 Check PCME terminals 2A, 2U, 2V, 2Y and 22 voltages @3F page F-147 Check for open circuit in wiring between main relay and fuel injector page F-7 Go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose 0 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 page F-115 Go to next step Check engine condition @3F Section B w Worn piston, piston rings or cylinder wall Defective cylinder head gasket w Distorted cylinder head Improper valve seating w Valve sticking in guide Go to next step Repair, clean, or replace Section G Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 3 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (PARTIAL COMBUSTION) -WHEN ENGINE IS COLD Engine cranks at normal speed but shows partial combustion and will not continue to run IESCRIPTION Battery in normal condition Fuel in tank TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] B AirIFue! mixture too rich Q Low engine compression Air cleaner element clogged D AirIFuel mixture too lean Fuel injection control malfunction (Correction for coolant temperature) Low fuel line pressure Air leakage of intake air system 1 INSPECTION ACTION :heck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker ~ith ignition switch ON as page F-79 Sheck if strong blue spark is visible at each discon- iected high-tension lead while cranking engine Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with jumper wire and check for correct fuel line pres- sure with ignition switch ON E+T page F-110 Fuel Line pressure: 265--314 kPa I2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) INSTALL CLAPS ' Yes Yes Yes - No - Go to next step Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage @f page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) O If OK, replace PCME page F-143 L:, If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Go to next step Check ignition system (Refer to Troubleshooting "Misfire") Section G Go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator page F-118 o 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 High pressure Check if fuel return hose is clogged or restricted O If OK, replace pressure regulator page F-119 s If not OK, repair or replace Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START (PARTIAL COMBUSTION) -AFTER WARM-UP I ~ngine starts normally when cold TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] D AirIFuel mixture too rich O Vapor lock Fuel pressure not held in fuel line after engine stops High RVP (winter) fuel used in warm weather 'ESCRIPTIoN Fuel injection control malfunction (Correction for coolant temperature) Fuel injector fuel leakage I INSPECTION Engine cranks at normal speed but shows partial combustion and will not continue to run after running and hol soaked Battery in normal condition :heck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON @S page F-79 :heck if PCME terminal voltages are OK :2D and 20) page F-136 sonnect data link connector terminals F/P and GND ~ith jumper wire and check for correct fuel line pres- sure with ignition switch ON page F-110 Fuel Line pressure: 26-14 kPa {2.7-3.2 kgflcm2, 38-46 psi) GND F~P INSTALL CLAPS ' Yes No - Yes - No Yes ACTION Go to next step Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) 0 If OK, replace PCME page F-143 0 If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Terminal") page F-148 Go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose Q If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator page F-118 0 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check fuel line and filter for clogging If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure page F-115 - High pressure Check if fuel return hose is clogged or restricted a If OK, replace pressure regulator page F-119 6 If not OK, repair or replace Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION With condition of step 3, check if fuel line pressure is held after ignition switch is turned OFF page F-109 Fuel line pressure: More than 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) for 5 min. PRESSURE MINIMUM IGNITION 5 MIN. TIME SWITCH OFF Check if fuel line pressure is held after ignition switch is turned OFF and blocking outlet of pressure regula- tor page F-118 Fuel line pressure: More than 147 kPa {I .5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) for 5 min. Try known good PCME and check if condition page F-144 - Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes ACTION 30 to Step 6 30 to Step 5 3eplace pressure regulator EF page F-119 :heck fuel pump hold pressure page F-114 3 If OK, check fuel injector for fuel leakage page F-120 3 If not OK, replace fuel pump page F-115 qeplace PCME 2hange fuel to another brand 35UOFX-O' Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ESCRIPTION I 0 Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time (more than 5 sec.) before starting Batterv in normal condition 5 I TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] D Air/Fuel mixture too lean Q Air/Fuel mixture too rich Fuel injection control malfunction Air cleaner element clogged (Correction for coolant temperature) Mass airflow sensor stuck Low fuel line pressure 31 Poor ignition spark CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - ALWAYS Air leakage STEP - 1 INSPECTION Check if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Checker with ignition switch ON page F-79 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg} VA/CUUM GAUGE Check if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle page F-110 Fuel line pressure: 265--314 kPa (2.7-4.2 kgf/cm2, 38--46 psi} (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- nected) INSTALL CLAPS ' - Yes - No - Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No - ACTION Go to next step Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) Q If OK, replace PCME page F-143 o If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Go to next step Check for air leakage of intake air system components page F-100 Go to next step Replace air cleaner element page F-99 Go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose Q 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 page F-115 Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] D AirIFuel mixture too rich 7 Q Vaoor lock CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - AFTER WARM-UP Fuel pressure not held in fuel line after engine stops 0 High RVP (winter) fuel used in warm weather ACTION DESCR'PnON Fuel injection control malfunction Fuel injector fuel leakage Check if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Check- er with ignition switch ON uar page F-79 Engine cranks at normal speed but requires excessive cranking time (more than 5 sec.) before starting after run- ning and hot soaked Battery in normal condition Engine starts normally when cold 1 Check if PCME terminal voltages are OK (2D,2R and 2Q) page F-145 INSPECTION Run engine at idle and check if fuel line pressure is held after ignition switch turned OFF page F-109 Fuel line pressure: More than 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi} for 5 min. INSTALL CLAPS Try known good PCME and check if condition im- proves US page F-144 Yes - No Yes - No Yes No - Yes Go to next step Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) 0 If OK, replace PCME @sf page F-143 G If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") page F-148 Go to next step Block outlet of pressure regulator and check if fuel line pressure is held after ignition switch is turned OFF page F-117 If OK, replace pressure regulator page F-118 Q If not OK, check fuel pump hold pressure I@? page F-115 If fuel pump is OK, check fuel injector for fuel leakage page F-120 Replace PCME Change fuel to another brand Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE B ROUGH IDLE - ALWAYS JCRIPTION I Engine vibrates excessively at idle in every condition 'ROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] AirIFuel mixture too lean Air leakage Fuel injection control malfunction Low fuel line pressure Q One or more injectors not operating or clogged O One or more spark plugs not sparking @ Injection timing misadjustment O Low engine compression INSPECTION >heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle tacuum: More than 450 mmHg f17.7 inHg} VACUUM GAUGE =heck if air cleaner element is clean page F-76 :heck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Check- 3r with ignition switch ON page F-79 SELECTSWA SYSTEM SELECT 1 Sheck switches for correct operation with Self- Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON SELECT SW A page F-95 Sheck if PCME terminal voltages are OK MONITOR . Sheck i (1 R, IT, 2D, 20 and 2Q) page F-146 - Yes Yes - No - Yes Yes - No - Yes ACTION Go to next step Check for air leakage of intake air system components page F-100 Go to next step Replace air cleaner element page F-99 Go to next step Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-81 "88" flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage page F-136 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) e If OK, replace PCME page F-143 Q If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker page F-7 Go to next step Lamp not ONlOFF with specified switch Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) page F-96 Lamp always ON Check wiring between PCME terminal 1 D and Self-Diag- nosis Checker as? page F-7 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") us ~aae F-148 Gartner Banana