SECTION T MAZDA MX-5 1994 Repair Manual

F CONTROL SYSTEM Inspection 1. Lift up the floormat in front of the passenger's seat. (Refer to section S.) ,i 1 USECONNECTORA TERMINALS /AANDB 2. Connect the SST (Engine Signal Monitor) between the powertrain control module (engine) and the wiring har- ness using the SST (Adapter) as shown. 3. Place the SST (Sheet) on the SST (Engine Signal Mon- itor). 4. Measure the voltage at each terminal. (Refer to pages F-148 to F-151.) 5. If any powertrain control module (engine) terminal volt- age is incorrect, check the input or output device and re- lated wiring. 6. If they are normal, replace the powertrain control module (engine). (Refer to pages F-145 to F-147.) Caution Applying voltage to SST terminals A or B will dam- age the SST. Gartner Banana

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 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 LOCK 4. If not as specified, replace the main relay. MAIN RELAY lnspection 1. Verify that the main relay clicks when turning the ignition switch OFF -+ ON. 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal A and ground terminal B of the main relay. 3. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity of the terminals as shown. CLUTCH SWITCH Inspection 1. Disconnect the clutch switch connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the switch. 3. Check continuity of the switch. Battery positive voltage applied - Continuity - Terminals CD L 4. If not as specified, replace the clutch switch. Battery positive voltage not applied No continuity Pedal Depressed Released Replacement 1. Disconnect the clutch switch connector. 2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Remove the clutch switch. 4. Install in the reverse order of removal. 5. Adjust the pedal height. (Refer to Section H.) Continuity Yes No 4. If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. NEUTRAL SWITCH lnspection 1. Disconnect the neutral switch connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the switch. 3. Check continuity of the switch. Transmission Neutral Other ranges Continuity , Yes No Gartner Banana

Before beginning any service procedure. refer to section T of this manual for air bag system service warnings and audio antitheft system alarm conditions . ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INDEX ....................................... G- 2 OUTLINE ..................................... G- 3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................... G- 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................. G- 4 CHARGING SYSTEM .......................... G- 6 PREPARATION ............................. G- 6 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................... G- 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... G- 7 BATTERY .................................. G- 8 ALTERNATOR .............................. G-10 DRIVE BELT ................................ G-13 IGNITION SYSTEM ............................ G-15 PREPARATION ............................. G-15 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................... G-15 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... G-16 IGNITION TIMING ........................... G-17 SPARK PLUG ............................... G-18 IGNITION COIL ............................. G-19 IGNITER ................................... G-19 HIGH-TENSION LEAD ....................... G-20 STARTING SYSTEM ........................... G-21 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................... G-21 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................... G-21 STARTER .................................. G-22 STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCH (MT) ......... G-28 45UOGX401 Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Will not crank Cranks slowly Discharged battery Misfire G-5 Will not crank I Will not crank I Check 1 1 , YES, Check if engine cranks with fully charged battery Check charging system (Refer to page G-7) I NO Check ignition switch (Refer to section T), starter interlock switch (Refer to page G-28) and parWneutral switch (Refer to section K) 45uOOx-OC - Check 1 Check if click is heard from starter magnetic switch when ignition is turned to START Cranks slowly Check starting system (Refer to page G-21) Crank slowly Check 1 Check charging system (Refer to page G-7) I NO ---- Check starting system (Refer to page G-21) Check 1 Gartner Banana

CHARGING SYSTEM 1. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery. 2. Connect a voltmeter to the battery. BATTERY Warning Hydrogen gas is produced during normal battery d operation. A battery-related explosion can cause serious injury. Keep all flames (including ciga- rettes), heat, and sparks away from the top and surrounding area of open battery cells. Caution To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the engine before performing maintenance or re- charging the battery. Caution Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti-theft system before disconnecting the bat- tery. (Refer to section T.) Inspection Caution When disconnecting the battery, remove the neg- ative cable first and install it last to prevent dam- age to electrical components or the battery. Gartner Banana