1994 MAZDA MX-5 fuel pressure

FUEL SYSTEM F FUEL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . This system supplies the necessary fuel for combustion at a constant pressure to the fuel injectors. Fuel is metered and injected into the intake manifold according to the injection control signals from the power- train control module (engine). The system consists of the fuel tank, the fuel pump, the fuel filters, the fuel distributor, the pressure regulator, the fuel injectors, and the fuel pump relay. I I 1. Fuel tank 5. Fuel pump relay Removal / Inspection / Inspection .................. page F-117 Installation ................ page F-111 Replacement ............... page F-117 2. Fuel filter 6. Pressure regulator Replacement ............... page F-113 Inspection .................. page F-118 3. Fuel pump Replacement ............... page F-119 .................. w Inspection page F-114 7. Fuel injector Replacement ............... page F-115 Inspection .................. page F-119 4. Fuel distributor Removal ................... page F-119 Installation ................. page F-121 Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM PREPARATION SST 49 LO1 8 901 For inspection of fuel Checker, injector injector Warning Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel in the fuel system is under high pressure when the engine is not running. Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the following "Fuel Line Safety Procedures". Fuel Line Safety Procedures A. Release the fuel pressure before disconnecting a fuel line. xd 1 . Start the engine. 2. Disconnect the fuel pump relay connector. 3. After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF. 4. Reconnect the fuel pump relay connector. B. Avoid leakage. 1. When disconnecting a fuel line hose, wrap a rag around it to protect against fuel leakage. 2. Plug the hose after removal. C. Install hose clamps to secure the fuel pressure gauge connections. Priming Fuel System After releasing the fuel system pressure for repairs or in- spection, the system must be primed to avoid excessive cranking when first starting the engine. Follow the steps be- low. 1. Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with a jumper wire. 2. Turn the ignition switch ON for approx. 10 sec. and - check for fuel leaks. 3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the jumper wire. Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM SYSTEM OPERATION Fuel Pressure Hold Inspection Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and the fuel main hose. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON for 10 sec. to operate the fuel Pump. 6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the jumper wire. 7. Observe the fuel pressure after 5 min. Fuel pressure: More than 147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) 8. If not as specified, perform the following inspections. Fuel pump hold pressure (Refer to page F-114.) Pressure regulator hold pressure (Refer to page F-118.) Fuel injector fuel leakage (Refer to page F-120.) Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Line Pressure Inspection Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and the fuel main hose. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON. 6. Measure the fuel line pressure. Fuel line pressure: 265-31 4 kPa {2.7-3.2 kgf/cm2, 38-46 psi) Pressure low- Check fuel pump maximum pressure. (Refer to page F-115.) If as specified, fuel line or fuel filter might be clogged or restricted. Pressure high- Replace the pressure regulator. (Refer to page F-118.) Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM Installation note Fuel hoses and fuel filler hoses Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and evaporation hose onto the fuel tank fittings L at least 25mm (1.0 in). Push the fuel filler hose onto the fuel tank pipe and filler pipe at least 35117171 (1.4 in). Power plant frame Install the power plant frame referring to the installation procedure on section J. FUEL FILTER Replacement Low-pressure side (In-tank filter) (Refer to page F-116.) High-pressure side The fuel filter must be replaced at the intervals outlined in the maintenance schedule. Warning Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ~SJOFX-226 ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands. 2. Remove the fuel filter protector. 3. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter. 4. Remove the fuel filter and bracket. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 6. Verify that the fuel hoses are pushed fully onto the fuel filter nipples. Tightening torque: 7.9-10.7 N.m (80-110 kgfam, 70-95.4 in-lbf) Gartner Banana

F FUEL SYSTEM FUEL PUMP Inspection Fuel pump operation 1. Connect the data link connector terminals F/P and GND , with a jumper wire. 2. Remove the fuel filler cap. 3. Turn the ignition switch ON. 4. Listen for operational sound of the fuel pump at the filler inlet. 5. Install the fuel filler cap. 6. If no sound was heard, measure the voltage between the fuel pump connector wire to ground. Voltage: Battery positive voltage 7. If not correct, check the fuel pump relay and its circuits. (Refer to page F-116.) 8. If the voltage is normal, check for continuity between fuel pump connector (6) and a ground. 9. If there is continuity, replace the fuel pump. 10. If no continuity, repair the ground circuit. Hold pressure Perform this inspection if the fuel pressure hold inspec- tion is not as specified. (Refer to page F-109.) Warning Fuel line spills and leaks can be dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and can damage the vehicle. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this from happening, release the fuel pressure according to "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel main pipe and plug the outlet of the fuel pressure gauge as shown. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM 4. Connect data link connector terminals FIP and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON for 10 sec. to operate the fuel pump. 6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the jumper wire. 7. Observe the fuel pressure after 5 min. Fuel pressure: More than 343 kPa (3.5 kgf/cm2, 50 psi) 8. If not as specified, replace the fuel pump. Fuel pump maximum pressure Warning Fuel line spills and leaks can be dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and can damage the vehicle. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this from happening, release the fuel pressure according to "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel main pipe and plug the outlet of the fuel pressure gauge as shown. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Connect data link connector terminals FIP and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON to operate the fuel pump. 6. Measure the pump maximum pressure. Fuel pump maximum pressure: 480-657 kPa (4.9-6.7 kgf/cm2, 69-95 psi) 7. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the jumper wire. 8. If not as specified, replace the fuel pump. Replacement Warning Fuel line spills and leaks can be dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and can damage the vehicle. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this from happening, release the fuel pressure according to "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. Gartner Banana

F FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR Inspection Fuel line pressure d Warning Fuel line spills and leaks can be dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and can damage the vehicle. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this from happening, release the fuel pressure according to "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Connect a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel main pipe and the fuel main hose. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Start the engine and run it at idle. 5. Measure the fuel line pressure. Fuel line pressure: 21 6-264 kPa (2.2-2.7 kgf/cm2, 32-38 psi) Hold pressure Perform this inspection if the fuel pressure hold inspec- tion is not as specified. (Refer to page F-104.) Warning Fuel line spills and leaks can be dangerous. Fuel ,-, can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and can damage the vehicle. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this from happening, release the fuel pressure according to "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Install a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel pipe and the fuel main hose. (Install clamps as shown.) 3. Connect the negative battery terminal. 4. Connect data link connector terminals F/P and GND with a jumper wire. 5. Turn the ignition switch ON for 10 sec. to operate the fuel pump. 6. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the jumper wire. 7. Block the outlet of the pressure regulator. 8. Observe the fuel pressure for 5 min. Fuel pressure: More than 147 kPa {I .5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) 9. If pressure is as specified, replace the pressure regula- tor. Gartner Banana