1994 MAZDA MX-5 Workshop Manual

CONTROL SYSTEM Check Point for Each Terminal B+: Battery positive voltage Terminal -. - Connection to Abnormal voltage Possible cause Battery Always OV (Battery OK) Always OV Main relay a ROOM 10A fuse burned Open circuit in wiring from ROOM 1 OA fuse to PCME terminal 1A Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) Open circuit in wiring from main relay to PCME termi- nal 1 B Ignition switch (Start position) a Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) Open circuit in wiring from main relay to data link connector terminal +B Open or short circuit in wiring from data link connec- tor terminal MEN to PCME terminal 1 D Always OV (Starter turns) Always OV Open circuit in wiring from starter interlock switch to PCME terminal 1 C Self-Diagnosis Checker (Monitor lamp) Always B+ a Poor connection at PCME connector PCME malfunction I Always approx. 5V I a PCME malfunction Malfunction indicator light (MIL) Always below 2.5V (MIL always ON) Always below 2.5V Open circuit in wiring from combination meter to (MIL never ON) I PCME terminal I E a Short circuit in wiring from combination meter to PCME terminal 1 E PCME malfunction Always B+ Poor connection at PCME connector a PCME malfunction Self-Diagnosis Checker (Code No.) Always below 2.5V (No display on Self-Diagnosis Checker) Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) a Open circuit in wiring from main relay to data link connector terminal +B Always B+ Always below 2.5V ("88" is displayed and buzzer sounds continuously) a Poor connection at PCME connector a PCME malfunction - Open or short circuit in wiring from data link connec- tor terminal FEN to PCME terminal I E Igniter Always OV a Refer to Code No.01 troubleshooting I (Refer to section GI Powertrain control module (transmission) Always B+ I PCME malfunction A/C relay malfunction (Refer to section U) a Open circuit in wiring from main relay to NC relay a Open circuit in wiring from NC relay to PCME termi- nal 1 J a Short circuit in wiring from NC relay to PCME termi- nal 1 J a PCME malfunction Always below 2.5V (NC does not operate) Always below 2.5V (Air conditioning sensor OFF but A/C operates) AIC relay Air conditioning sensor malfunction (Refer to section U) Poor connection at PCME connector PCME malfunction Always B+ Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 K to ground PCME malfunction Ground (MT) Always B+ Open (AT) Always OV Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 K to grounc PCME malfunction Coolant fan relay Always below 1 .OV (Coolant fan OK) Open or short circuit in wiring from fan relay to PCME terminal I L PCME malfunction Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM B+: Battery positive voltage Terminal 1 M 7 1 N 10 1 P 1 Q 1 R 1 S 1 T 1 U Connection to Abnormal voltage Always approx. 1 V Always approx. 7V Possible cause r Vehicle speed sensor malfunction r Short circuit in wiring from vehicle speed sensor to PCME terminal 1 M Vehicle speed sensor - r Vehicle speed senso~malfunction r Open circuit in wiring from vehicle speed sensor to PCME terminal 1 M r Throttle position sensor misadjustment (Refer to page F-154) r Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 N to throttle position sensor 6 PCME malfunction Always OV Throttle position sensor (idle terminal) Always B+ r Throttle position sensor misadjustment (Refer to page F-154) r Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 N to throttle position sensor r Open circuit in wiring from throttle position sensor to ground Stoplight switch Always OV (Stoplights OK) r Open circuit in wiring from stoplight switch to PCME terminal 10 r Steering pressure sensor malfunction (Refer to page F-158) Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 P to steering pressure sensor r PCME malfunction r Steering pressure sensor malfunction (Refer to F-158) r Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 P to steering pressure sensor Open circuit in wiring from steering pressure sensor to ground r Air conditioning sensor malfunction (Refer to section U) r Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 Q to air conditioning sensor r Poor connection at PCME connector r PCME malfunction Always OV Steering pressure sensor Always B+ -- Air conditioning sensor Always OV (with blower switch ON) Air conditioning sensor malfunction (Refer to section U) Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1Q to air conditioning sensor Open circuit in wiring from air conditioning sensor to blower switch Always B+ (with blower switch ON) (Blower fan OK) EGR solenoid valve (vent) Always OV r Refer to Code No.29 Troubleshooting (Refer to page F-92) Short circuit in wiring from blower switch to PCME terminal 1 S r Poor connection at PCME connector PCME malfunction Always OV (Blower fan OK) Blower switch Always B+ (Blower fan OK) Open circuit in wiring from blower switch to PCME terminal IS EGR solenoid (vacu- um) Always OV r Refer to Code No.28 Troubleshooting (Refer to paae F-92) Headlight switch Always OV (Headlights OK) r Open or short circuit in wiring from headlight relay to PCME terminal 1 U Gartner Banana

F CONTROL SYSTEM B+: Battery positive voltage Abnormal voltage Possible cause Terminal 1 v Connection to Neutral switch malfunction (Refer to page F-157) Clutch switch malfunction (Refer to page F-156) Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 V to neutral or clutch switch Neutral switch malfunction (Refer to page F-157) 0 Clutch switch malfunction (Refer to page F-156) 0 Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 1 V to neutral or clutch switch Poor connection at PCME connector 0 ParWneutral switch malfunction (Refer to section K) 0 Short circuit in wiring from parWneutral switch to PCME terminal 1V 0 ParWneutral switch malfunction (Refer to section K) 0 Open circuit in wiring from parWneutral switch to PCME terminal 1 V Always OV Neutral switchlClutch switch (MT) Always B+ Always OV ParWneutral switch (AT) Always B+ Poor contact at ground terminal 0 Open circuit in wiring from PCME to ground Sround More than OV Crankshaft position sensor (SGT-signal) Always OV or approx. 5V Always below 2V or 4V Refer to Code No.03 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-84) Refer to code No.08 Troubleshooting (Refer to page F-86) 0 Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 2H to data link connector terminal TEN Mass airflow sensor Always OV Data link connector (Terminal TEN) 0 Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 2H data link connector terminal TEN 0 Open circuit in wiring from data link connector terminal GND to around Always B+ Igniter EGR function sensor Always OV Always approx. OV or approx. 5v Refer to Code No.01 troubleshooting (Refer to paae F-83) 0 Refer to Code No.16 Troubleshooting (Refer to page F-89) 0 Short circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 2K tothrottle position sensor, PCME, or mass airflow sensor Poor connection at PCME connector PCME malfunction Vre f Always OV lllumination light ON when rear window defroster switch ON Open or short circuit in wiring from rear window de- froster switch to PCME terminal 2L Always below 1 .ov Rear window defroster switch Open circuit in wiring from ignition switch to rear win- dow defroster switch Rear window defroster switch malfunction (Refer to section T) lllumination light never ON Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 2M to throttle position sensor 0 Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 2K to throttle position sensor 0 Open circuit in wiring from PCME terminal 20 to throttle position sensor Always constant Throttle position sensor Alwavs above 1V 0 Throttle position sensor misadjustment Refer to Code No.15 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-88) OV after warm-up Heated oxygen sensor Always approx, 1V after warm-up 0 Refer to Code No.17 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-90) Refer to Code No.08 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-86) Mass airflow sensor Always OV or approx. 5V Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM B+: Battery positive voltage Terminal Connection to Abnormal voltaae Possible cause Mass airflow sensor (Intake air temperature sensor) Refer to Code No.10 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-87) Always OV or approx. 5V Intake air temperature sensor malfunction (Refer to page F-152) Refer to Code No.09 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-87) Engine coolant temper- ature sensor Always OV or approx. 5V r Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunction (Refer to page F-154) Refer to Code No.25 Troubleshooting (Refer to page F-91) Always OV or B+ PRC solenoid valve r Open or short circuit in wiring from condenser fan relay to PCME terminal 25 PCME malfunction Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel pump relay to PCME terminal 2T Condenser fan relay Always below 2.OV Fuel pump relay Always below 1 .OV Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) r Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel injector to PCME terminal 2U or 2V Always OV Fuel injector ldle air control valve Purge solenoid valve Always B+ Always OV or B+ Always OV or B+ PCME malfunction r Refer to Code No.34 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-93) ldle air control solenoid valve malfunction (Refer to page F-I 06) r Refer to Code No.26 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-91) r Purge solenoid valve malfunction (Refer to pane F-132) -- Fuel injector Always OV Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel injector to PCME terminal 2Y or 22 Always B+ PCME malfunction Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM --- 1 1 USE CONNECTOR A C (INTAKE AIR D (GROUND) TEMPERATURE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR lnspection Visual inspection d Caution Do not drop subject the sensor to sharp shocks. Do not put or allow anything in the sensor. 1. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor connector. 2. Remove the'mass airflow sensor. 3. Check for damage of the sensor. 4. Install the mass airflow sensor. Voltage inspection 1. Disconnect the PCME connectors. 2. Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adapt- er Harness) to the PCME as shown. 3. Place the SST(Sheet) on the SST (Engine Signal Mon- itor). 4. Check the voltage of terminals 20 and 2F. Specification I 2F I Below 1 .OV I 5. If not as specified, replace the mass airflow sensor. Idle 1 .O-2.OV 20 Tightening torque: u 7.9--10.7 N.m (80-11 0 kgfncm, 70-95.4 in-lbf} 10 ON Below 1 .OV Inspection Intake air temperature sensor 1. Verify that the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor connector. 3. Measure resistance of the intake air temperature sensor as shown. Specification: 2.21-2.69 (at 20°C (68°F)) 4. If not as specified, replace the mass airflow sensor. Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM 1 1 USE CONNECTOR A CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR Inspection 1. Remove the crankshaft position sensor 5v- - - - SGGSIGNAL ov Warning Disconnect the fuel injector connector. When checking the crankshaft position sensor, do not connect the igniter connector - - - - I 1 CYCLE < > 2. Connect the crankshaft position sensor shown in figure. 3. Disconnect the fuel injector connector. 4. Turn the ignition switch ON. 5. Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adapter Harness) to the PCME. 6. Set the SST (Engine Signal Monitor) as shown below. 7. Rotate the sensor drive by hand and measure the output voltage. Specification I 1 - Position - ~oltaael 8. After the inspection, install the crank angle sensor. 9. Start the engine and adjust the ignition timing. (Refer to page F-76.) 2E (SGT signal) 2G (SGC signal) Ignition timing: BTDC 10 2 1" Approx. 5V (4 pulseslrev) Approx. 5V (2 pulseslrev) 10. Tighten the crank angle sensor lock bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 19-25 N-m (1 .+2.6 kgfem, 14-1 8 ftelbf} Replacement 1. Remove the ignition coil. (Refer to section G.) 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPERATURE NGlNE COOLANT EMPERATURE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Removal 1. Remove the ignition coil assembly. (Refer to section G.) 2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor con- 4 nector. 3. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor. lnspection 1. Place the sensor in water with a thermometer and heat the water gradually. 2. Measure resistance of the sensor with an ohmmeter. 3. If not as specified, replace the engine coolant tempera- ture sensor. Specification DCBA Coolant 20°C {68"F) 80°C {I 76°F) FEELER GAUGE Resistance kR 2.21 - 2.69 0.287- 0.349 Installation 1. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor and a new washer. Tightening torque: -J 25-29 N.m (2.5-3.0 kgf-m, 19--21 ft-lbf) 2. Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor con- nector. 3. Install the ignition coil assembly. (Refer to section G.) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR lnspection Idle switch 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and the throttle valve closed throttle position. 2. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector. 3. Check continuity of the throttle position sensor terminals C and D. I C-D I Continuity 4. If not as specified, adjust the throttle position sensor. (Refer to page F-155.) 5. Insert a feeler gauge 0.4 mm {0.016 in) between the stopper and the throttle lever. 6. Verify that no continuity the throttle position sensor ter- minals C and D. - 7. If continuity, adjust the throttle position sensor. (Refer to page F-155.) Specification Terminals Throttle valve closed throttle ~osition Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM DCB IIIf I 1 USECONNECTORA I Variable resister 1. Remove the PCME. (Refer to page F-143.) 2. Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adapt- er Harness) to the PCME. 3. Set the SST (Engine Signal Monitor) to position 2M. 4. Turn the ignition switch ON. 5. Rotate the throttle link by hand and verify that voltage is within the specification. Specification 6. If not as specified, adjust the throttle position sensor. (Refer to below.) - PCME terminal Adjustment Throttle valve position I Wide open throttle ~osition Note The throttle adjusting screw is set at the factory and must not be adjusted. Any adjustment will negatively effect the engine per- formance. Idle switch 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and the throttle valve closed throttle position. 2. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector. 3. Loosen the throttle position sensor screws. 4. Rotate the throttle position sensor and adjust continuity of the sensor terminals C and D as shown. Specification I Clearance Continuity I 5. Tighten the throttle position sensor screws. 0.3 mm (0.012 in} Tightening torque: 1.6-2.3 N.m (16-24 kgf-m, 14--20 in-lbf) Yes Variable resister 1. Remove the PCME. (Refer to page F-143.) 2. Connect the SSTs to the PCME connector as shown. 3. Verify that the throttle valve is fully closed. 4. Loosen the attaching screws. 5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 6. Measure the PCME terminal 2M voltage. 7. Adjust the voltage to the specification 0.4 mm (0.01 6 in) I No Gartner Banana