engine MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual
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1 0 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF 4-WHEEL STEERING 
flashes 
Replace control unit 
4WS-9 Failure of control unit, alternator, or wiring harness 
Start engine, 
I 
Check voltage between terminal of control unit con-nector and body ground. 
Terminal Voltage 
G(B) OV 
H (B) OV 
K(G) Approx. 12V 
L (G) Approx. 12V 
N(B) OV 
OK 
NG 
Check 4WS relay and timer (Refer to page 10—103) -
OK 
Check battery, harness, and alternator. 
NG 
Turn ignition switch OFF. Start engine. Check if 4WS warning light flashes or illuminates. 
NO 
Momentary problem (If warning light often flashes or illuminates, check battery and alter-nator. Replace control unit if necessary). 
YES 
Replace control unit. 
Replace relay and timer 
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4WS WARNING LIGHT 
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 
2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and check that the 
4WS warning light illuminates. 
3. If there is no illumination, check the warning light 
bulb and wiring harness. 
Replace the control unit if necessary. 
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF 4-WHEEL STEERING 1 0 
SPEED SENSOR (IN METER) 
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle. 
2. Connect a voltmeter between 2A (GR) terminal of 
the control unit connector and a body ground. 
3. Start the engine. Check that periodic voltage is de-
tected when turning'the front wheels slowly. 
4. If periodic voltage is not detected, check the wir-
ing harness. Replace the speed sensor if 
necessary. 
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SPEED SENSOR (AT TRANSAXLE) 
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle. 
2. Connect a voltmeter between R (O) terminal of the 
control unit connector and a body ground. 
3. Start the engine. Check that periodic voltage is de-
tected when turning the front wheels slowly. 
4. If periodic voltage is not detected, check the wir-
ing harness. Replace the speed sensor if 
necessary. 
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REAR-TO-FRONT STEERING RATIO SENSOR 
Check the resistance between the terminals with an 
ohmmeter. 
Terminal [ Resistance 
GB—GO l 3.5—6.5 kfi 
GB—GW ' 3.2—5.9 kfi 
If
 the resistance is not within specification, replace the 
rear steering gear assembly. 
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OIL LEVEL SWITCH (IN P/S RESERVOIR) 
Check for continuity of the switch with an ohmmeter. 
Fluid level Continuity 
More than L No 
Less than L Yes 
If
 the continuity is not within specification, replace the 
P/S reservoir. 
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1 0 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF 4-WHEEL STEERING 
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10—104 
RELAY AND TIMER 
1. Start the engine. 
2. Check voltage between each terminal of the relay 
and timer connector and a body ground. 
Terminal Voltage 
a 12V 
b 12V 
d 12V 
i 12V 
1 OV 
If the voltage is not as specified, replace the fuse 
or repair the harness. 
3. Check voltage between each terminal and a body 
ground with the engine running. 
Terminal Voltage 
f 12V 
h 12V 
4. Check that the voltage of f and h terminal is 12V 
for approximately 7 to 10 seconds after the igni-
tion switch is turned OFF. 
If not, replace the relay and timer.  
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POWER BRAKE UNIT 1 1 
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0 
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X 
\ V^ Third 
Second 
^ First 
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O X 
fiSy 
V 
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Pedal-depression Pre!tur!9au9e 
force gauge 
^Intake manifold 
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POWER BRAKE UNIT 
FUNCTION CHECK 
Simple Method 
First step 
1. With the engine stopped, depress the pedal a few 
times. 
2. With the pedal depressed, start the engine 
3. If immediately after the engine starts the pedal 
moves down slightly, the unit is operating. 
Second step 
1. Start the engine. 
2. Stop the engine after it has run for
 1
 or 2 minutes. 
3. Depress the pedal with the usual force. 
4.
 If
 the first pedal stroke is long and becomes short-
er with subsequent strokes, the unit is operating. 
5. If a problem is found, inspect for damage of the 
check valve or vacuum hose, and examine the in-
stallation condition. Repair if necessary, and inspect 
it once again. 
Third step 
1. Start the engine. 
2. Depress the pedal with the usual force. 
3. Stop the engine with the pedal still depressed. 
4. Hold the pedal down for about 30 seconds. 
5. If the pedal height does not change, the unit is 
operating. 
6. If there is a problem, check for damage to the 
check valve or vacuum hose, and check the con-
nection. Repair if necessary, and check once 
again. 
If the nature of the problem is still not clear after fol-
lowing the 3 steps above, follow the more detailed 
check described in "Method using tester". 
Method Using Tester 
Connect a pressure gauge, vacuum gauge, and ped-
al depression force gauge as shown in the figure. Af-
ter bleeding the air from the pressure gauge, conduct 
the test as described in the 3 steps below. 
Note 
Use commercially available gauges and ped-
al depression force gauge. 
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1 1 POWER BRAKE UNIT 
a) Checking for vacuum loss 
Unloaded condition 
1. Start the engine. 
2. Stop the engine when the vacuum gauge reading 
reaches 500 mmHg (19.7 inHg). 
3. Observe the vacuum gauge for 15 seconds.
 If
 the 
gauge shows 475—500 mmHg (18.7—19.7 
inHg), the unit is operating. 
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Loaded condition 
1. Start the engine. 
2. Depress the brake pedal with a force of 196 N (20 
kg, 44 lb). 
3. With the brake pedal depressed, stop the engine 
when the vacuum gauge reading reaches 500 
mmHg (19.7 inHg). 
4. Observe the vacuum gauge for 15 seconds.
 If
 the 
gauge shows 475—500 mmHg (18.7—19.7 
inHg), the unit is operating. 
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b) Checking for hydraulic pressure 
1. If with the engine stopped (when vacuum is 0 
mmHg) the relation between pedal force and fluid 
pressure is within specification, the unit is operating. 
Pedal force Fluid pressure 
196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) | 1,177 kPa (12 kg/cm2, 171 psi) mia 
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2. Start the engine. Depress the brake pedal when 
the vacuum reaches 500 mmHg (19.7 inHg). 
If the relation between pedal force and fluid pres-
sure is within specification, the unit is operating. 
Pedal force Fluid pressure 
196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) 7,063 kPa (72 kg/cm2, 1,024 psi) min. 
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POWER BRAKE UNIT 1 1 
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INSPECTION OF CHECK VALVE 
Note (MTX) 
The check valve is pressed into the vacuum 
hose. There is an arrow on the hose surface 
to indicate direction of installation. 
Inspection 
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the engine. 
2. Apply suction and pressure to the hose from the 
engine side. Check that air flows only toward the 
engine. 
If the air passes in both directions or not at all, re-
place the check valve (along with the hose). 
REMOVAL 
Remove in the sequence shown in the figure, referring to removal note for specially marked parts. 
1. Fluid level sensor connector 
2. Vacuum switch coupler 
(RF, RF-CX) 
3. Brake pipe 
4. Master cylinder 
5. Clutch pipe holder 
6. Vacuum hose and check 
valve 
7. Clevis pin 
8. Steering shaft 
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9. Power brake unit 
10. Gasket 
11. Locknut 
12. Operating lever 
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VACUUM PUMP 1 1 
VACUUM PUMP 
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose and release the re-
maining vacuum. 
2. Connect a vacuum gauge as shown in the figure. 
3. Run the engine at idle speed. 
Idle speed: 720 1 20 rpm 
4. Check that the vacuum reaches 500 mmHg (19.7 
inHg) in 8 seconds or less. 
5. Check that the maximum vacuum is within approx. 
700—720 mmHg (27.6—28.3 inHg) in 80 sec-
onds or less. 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
1. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure. 
2. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to installation note for specially marked parts. 
Note 
The engine oil will leak out when disconnecting the oil hose. Prepare a suitable container 
for it to drain into. 
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1. Vacuum hose 
2. Oil return hose 
3. Oil inlet hose 
4. Drive velt cover 
5. Vacuum pump  
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PARKING BRAKE 1 1 
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PARKING BRAKE 
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 
Parking Brake Lever Stroke 
Inspection 
Check that the stroke is within specification when the 
parking brake lever is pulled with a force of 98N 
(10kg, 22lb). 
Stroke: 5—7 notches 
Adjustment 
1. Before adjustment, start the engine and depress 
the brake pedal several times. 
2. Stop the engine. 
3. Remove the adjust nut clip and turn the adjust nut 
at the front of the parking cable. 
4. After adjustment, check the following points: 
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON, pull the parking 
brake lever one notch, and check that the park-
ing brake warning lamp illuminates. 
(2) Check that the rear brakes do not drag. 
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 1 1 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
Precaution 
Conditions that are not malfunctions 
1. It may happen that vibration is felt in the steering wheel, body, and/or brake pedal when the ABS 
is functioning; such vibration is simply an indication that the system is functioning. 
2. Sound of the pump motor operating, accumulator pressure being released, or the relay operating 
may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started as the system is being auto-
matically checked. 
3. The ABS pump motor may be automatically activated even though the ABS is not operating. 
4. The ABS warning light may illuminate under any of the following conditions: 
• When the vehicle is traveling on snow or ice with the parking brake activated or a brake dragging 
at one wheel. 
• When different-sized tires are used. 
• When tires of different gripping performance are used. 
• When (while the vehicle is jacked up or stuck) only the front wheels are spun for 20 seconds or more. 
• When there is insufficient battery voltage. 
Note 
Under the above conditions, the warning light will not illuminate a second time when the 
ignition is switched OFF then back ON, and there will be no memory entry to the control 
unit of a problem. 
Troubleshooting notes 
The ABS is composed of electrical components, mechanical components (hydraulic unit), and the com-
ponents of the standard brake system. 
Fundamentally, malfunction of the ABS electrical or mechanical components is judged by the self-
diagnosis function within the ABS control unit. And malfunctions are indicated by the warning light 
in the instrument panel. 
The location
 of
 a malfunction is indicated by the technician switching the system to the diagnosis-indication 
mode. 
The self-diagnosis and indication functions must be used when malfunctions of the ABS are being 
diagnosed. 
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1 1 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 
Troubleshooting Main Flow Chart 
Check that the ABS warning light operates. 
• Turn ignition switch OFF
 to
 ON, and check that ABS warning light illuminates constantly. 
Flashing (Past failure) 
OK 
Check the ABS for failure. 
• Start engine, and observe flashing
 of
 warning light. 
Does not 
illuminate 
constantly 
Warning light Possible cause 
Does
 not il-
luminate
 at all 
Refer
 to
 page 11—86. 
ON 
Alternator
 L
 ter-minal output Wiring harness (ALT-control unit) Control unit 
OFF 
1 sec 
Alternator
 L
 ter-minal output Wiring harness (ALT-control unit) Control unit 
ON 
Relay box wiring harness (warning light-control unit) Control unit 
OFF 
1 sec 
Relay box wiring harness (warning light-control unit) Control unit 
No illumination 
(Not diagnosed) 
Illuminates constantly 
(Present failure) 
ABS is usually operating cor-rectly. 
Consult table below when ABS failure
 is
 still suspected. 
System Possible cause 
ABS Brake light switch 
Both rear wheel speed sensors 
Control unit Proportioning 
valve
 in hy-
draulic unit 
Other than Refer
 to 
ABS troubleshoot-ing guide
 on 
page 11—5. 
Repair failures with flow 
chart. (Refer to page 
11—76.) 
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