1994 MAZDA MX-5 fuel pressure

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION Check for fuel injector operating sound at idle with sound scope or screwdriver Check if battery positive voltage exists at fuel injec- tor connector 6 terminal Disconnect each high-tension lead at idle and check if engine speed decreases equally each time - - - Check if spark plu CARBON BUILDUP PLUG GAP 1.0-1 .l mm (0.040-0.043 in) DAMAGE AND DETERIORATION Check for correct ignition timing at idle page F-76 Ignition timing: 10" +. lo BTDC Check for EGR system malfunction w page F-124 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle * page F-110 Fuel line pressure: 26-14 kPa f2.7-3.2 kgflcm2, 38-46 psi} (Vacuum hose to pressure reaulator discon- - Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No - Yes - No Yes No - Yes ACTION Yes - No - Go to Step 8 Go to Step 7 Check if fuel injector resistance is OK page F-119 Resistance: 12-1 632 0 If OK, check wiring between PCME and fuel injector @r page F-7 Q If not OK, replace fuel injector page F-119 Check wiring between PCME and fuel injector page F-7 Disconnect each fuel injector connector at idle and check if engine speed decreases equally each time 0 If OK, go to Step 10 o If not OK, check fuel injector for fuel leakage G= pane F-120 Go to step 9 Check for correct engine compression t@ Section B Q if OK, replace fuel injector t@ page F-119 o If not OK, check for cause (Refer to Section 6) U=S Section B Repair, clean, or replace Section G Check for correct idle speed @ page F-77 Idle speed: 850 -c 50 rpm (MT) 800 2 50 rpm (AT) 0 If OK, go to next step 0 If not OK, adjust idle speed w page F-77 Adjust page F-72 Repair or replace Go to next step Go to next step Low pressure Check fuel line pressure while pinching fuel return hose 3 If fuel line pressure quickly increases, check pressure regulator US= page F-118 3 If fuel line pressure gradually increases, check for clog- ging between fuel pump and pressure regulator If not clogged, check fuel pump maximum pressure E+T page F-115 Try known good PCME and check if condition im- proves w Daae F-144 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE lo 1 LOW IDLE SPEEDIROUGH IDLE - AFTER WARM-UP 3ESCRIPTION I Engine runs normally at idle during warm-up but vibrates excessively after warm-up ;TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] I> Idle speed control malfunction b AirlFuel mixture too lean Air leakage of intake air system Low fuel line pressure INSPECTION Check if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Check- er with ignition switch ON m? page F-79 Check switches for correct operation with Self- Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON page F-95 SELECT SW A Disconnect idle air control valve connector at idle and check if engine condition is charged IAC VALVE - Yes No - Yes - No Yes O Air/Fuel mixture too rich Fuel injection control malfunction (Correction for coolant temperature) @ Poor ignition spark Q Low engine compression 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) 6 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 ONIOFF 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 page F-7 Go to next step Check idle air control valve page F-106 Gartner Banana

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION :heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg I17.7 inHg) VACUUM GAUGE :heck if PCME terminal voltages are OK (2D, 20 and 2Q) page F-146 :heck for correct ignition timing at idle @S page F-76 Ignition timing: 10" + 1" BTDC :heck for correct fuel line pressure at idle @S page F-11 0 Fuel line pressure: 265--314 kPa f2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2,38-46 psi} (Vacuum hose to pressure regulator discon- INSTALL CLAPS ' :heck if strong blue spark is visible at each discon- iected high-tension lead while cranking engine - -- :heck for correct engine compression @S Section B Engine compression: 1,255-883 kPa (12.8-9.0 kgf/cm2, 182-128 psi)-300 rpm - Yes Yes Yes No - Yes - No - Yes No - Yes - No - ACTION Go to next step Low vacuum Check for air leakage of intake air system components page F-100 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") page F148 Check for correct idle speed page F77 Idle speed: 850 -c 50 rpm (Mi) 800 + 50 rpm (AT) e If OK, go to next step o If not OK, adjust idle speed page F-77 Adjust page F-76 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 ignition system (Refer to Troubleshooting "Misfire") Section G Go to next step Check engine condition Section B Worn piston, piston rings or cylinder wall Defective cylinder head gasket Distorted cylinder head Improper valve seating Valve sticking in guide Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FROUBLESHOOTING HINTS] O Incorrect idle speed ldle speed misadjustment ldle speed control malfunction 15 Q AirIFuel mixture too rich or lean Injector clogged or inoperative Low fuel line pressure ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE - ALWAYS Low intake ai; amount or air leakage Q Poor ianition s~ark DESCRIPTION I Engine starts normally but vibrates excessively and stalls at idle in every condition INSPECTION ;heck for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg f17.7 inHg) VACUUM GAUGE / :heck if air cleaner element is clean @S page F-76 ?heck if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Check- 3r with ignition switch ON page F-79 SELECT SW A MONITOR . SYSTEM SELECT 1 ;heck switches for correct operation with Self- liagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition ;witch ON page F-95 SELECT SWA SYSTEM SELECT 1 - Yes - No Yes - No Yes No - Yes - No Go to next step ACTION Check for air leakage of intake air system components * page F-1 00 Go to next step Replace air cleaner element K@- 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 @a page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) 6 If OK, replace PCME @a page F-143 .r, 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 @f page F-7 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STEP 11 - 12 -- INSPECTION Sonnect data link connector terminals F/P and 3ND with jumper wire and check for correct fuel ine pressure with ignition switch ON page FllO Fuel line pressure: 265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kgflcm2, 38-46 psi) - Yes GND FIP INSTALL CLAPS ' I Try known good PCME and check if condition im- proves Daae F-144 ACTION 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 Q 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

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 F b AirIFuel mixture leaning when depressing accelerator Fuel injection control malfunction (Correction for accelerating condition) Air leakage of intake air system Fuel line Pressure low 22 park adbance control malfunction HESITATESISTUMBLES ON ACCELERATION 0 - STEF DESCRIPTION] Flat spot occurs just after accelerator depressed or mild jerking occurs during acceleration rrROUBLESHOOTlNG HINTS] ACTION INSPECTION Check if "00" is displayed on Self-Diagnosis Check- er with ignition switch ON page F-79 SELECT SWA SYSTEM SELECT 1 - Yes Go to next step No - Yes - No Diagnostic Trouble Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified check sequence) uz page F-81 "88'1 flashes Check PCME terminal 1 E voltage page F-145 Specification: Battery positive voltage (Ignition switch ON) 6 If OK, replace PCME page F-143 Q If not OK, check wiring between PCME and Self-Diagno- sis Checker US page F-7 Check switches for correct operation with Self- Diagnosis Checker Monitor Lamp and ignition switch ON Go to next step page F-95 SELECT SW A Lamp not ON/OFF 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 page F-7 Disconnect heated oxygen sensor connector and :heck if condition improves Yes - No - Yes -- -- Check heated oxygen sensor @s page F-156 Go to next step - :heck if PCME terminal voltages are OK :2M, 20, and 2Q) page F-146 Go to next step Check for cause (Refer to "Check Point for Each Termi- nal") page F-148 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