1994 MAZDA MX-5 battery

THERMOSTAT E THERMOSTAT REMOVAL / INSTALLATION u 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to page E-5 for WARNING and procedure.) 3. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. @) REPLACE TAB MUST BE ASSEMBLED TOWARD THERMOSTAT COVER 1. Thermostat cover 3. Thermostat 2. Thermostat cover gasket Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below INSPECTION 1. Visually check that the thermostat valve is airtight. 2. Place the thermostat and a thermometer in water. 3. Heat the water and check the following: Initial-opening temperature Main: 86.5-89.S°C (1 88--193OF) Sub: 83.5--86.S°C (1 8Sl87OF) Full-open temperature: 100°C (21 2°F) Full-open lift Main: 8.0mm 10.31 in) min. Sub: 1.5mm (0.06 in) min. Steps After installation 1. Connect the negative battery cable. 2. Fill the radiator with coolant. (Refer to page €4 for WARNING and procedure.) u Gartner Banana

WATER PUMP WATER PUMP REMOVAL I INSTALLATION 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to page E-5 for WARNING and procedure) 3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 1. Timing belt 4. Water pump Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B Inspect for cracks, damaged mounting sur- 2. PIS oil pump face, bearing condition, and leakage. Removal Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page E-1 1 If the water pump is damage, replace it. 3. Water hose Do not repair it. 5. Water inlet pipe Gartner Banana

COOLANT FAN MOTOR , 45UOEX-022 REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove in the order shown in the figure. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. COOLANT FAN MOTOR INSPECTION 1. Check that the battery is fully charged. 2. Disconnect the coolant fan motor connector. 3. Connect the battery and an ammeter to the coolant fan motor connector. 4. Verify that current is as specified. Current: below 7.7A 5. If current is not within specification and/or the coolant fan does not turn smoothly, replace the coolant fan motor. 45UOEX-023 1. Air intake pipe 4. Coolant fan motor 2. Coolant fan motor connector 5. Coolant fan cowling 3. Coolant fan Gartner Banana

COOLANT FAN RELAY COOLANT FAN RELAY 2. Apply battery positive voltage between terminals B and D. Check for continuity between terminals A and C. 3. If not as specified, replace the coolant fan relay. 45UOEX-025 INSPECTION 1. Check continuity as shown with an ohmmeter. Terminal A-C B-D Continuity NO Yes Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting chart F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7 I - page F-79 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT HARD TO START - AFTER WARM-UP 1 Check if PCME terminal voltaoes are OK Check If '00" is displayed on Sell-Diagnosis Check- er wilh lonillon switch ON I (2D* 2R and *) page 6145 'SCRIPTION Enginecranks 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 TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] D AidFuel mixture too rich @ Vapor lock Fuel injection control malfunction . Fuel pressure not held In fuel line after engine stop Fuel injector fuel leakage . High RVP (winter) fuel used In warm weather ITEP I INSPECTlON Yes "88" flashes I Check PCME terminal I E ~Itg " p8gO F-I45 1 ACVON Go to next slep No Speclflcatlon: Baltery porltlve voltage (Ignition rwltch 1 ON) Diagnostic Trouble Code No. dlrplayed Check lor cause (Refer lo specified check sequence) a page F-81 If OK, replace PCME rr F-143 I:, if not OK, check wiring between PCME and Sell-Diagno- sis Checker LQ page M I No Check for cause (Refer to 'Check Pdnt for Each Terml- nal') page F-1 I -- ~ Yes Go lo next step I p- / Yes DESCRIPTION: Further describes the symptom. Confirm that the chart addresses the actual symptom before beginning troubleshooting. Go to next slep TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS: This describes the possible point of malfunction. STEP: This shows the order of troubleshooting. Proceed with troubleshooting as indicated. INSPECTION: This describes an inspection to quickly determine the malfunction of parts. If a detailed procedure is nec- essary to perform the INSPECTION, refer to the page shown by the "UW' mark. ACTION: This recommends the appropriate action to take as a result (YesINo) of the INSPECTION. How to per- form the action is described on the reference page shown by the "=" mark. Gartner Banana

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