low oil pressure MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Guide

N ENGINE SPEED SENSING POWER STEERING Caution Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme left or right for more than five seconds with the engine running. This could damage the power steering d pump- 8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right and measure the fluid pressure generated by the gear hous- ing. If the pressure is not within specification, replace the gear housing assembly. Gear housing fluid pressure: 7,601--8,335 kPa (77.545.0 kgflcm2, 1,103-1,208 psi) 9. Remove the gauge set. Install and tighten the pressure hose to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 3247 N.m (3.24.8 kgf.m, 24--34 ft.lbf} 10. Bleed the air from the system. (Refer to page N-21.) STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti- theft system before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to section T.) On-vehicle Inspection -1 Steering wheel effort 1. With the vehicle on a hard, level surface, put the wheels in the straight-ahead position. 2. Start the engine and warm the power steering fluid to 50--60°C (1 22-1 40°F). 3. With the engine running at idle, attach a pull scale to the outermost point of the steering wheel spoke. Then, starting with the wheels in the straight-ahead posi- tion, measure the effort required to turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right. Steering wheel effort: 2635 N (2.63.6 kgf, 5.3-7.9 Ibf) (during one turn of the steering wheel) 2 4. If not within specification, check the following: fluid level, air in system, fluid leakage at hose or connections, func- tion of oil pump and steering gear, and tire pressure. Gartner Banana

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) P ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DESCRIPTION - 1. There is the following distinctive characteristics in the ABS vehicles compared with the non-ABS vehicles. Note that it does not indicate malfunction. When the brakes are applied rapidly or on a slippery road surface, the ABS will activate; the brake pedal will pulsate slightly and the vehicle and the steering wheel will vibrate slightly. When the vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 kmh (3.8 mph}, the pump motor sound is heard momentarily. This sound is due to ABS self-diagnosis. 2. By retaining or reducing the hydraulic fluid pressure in the hydraulic unit, the ABS tester is used to locate the cause of a problem within the antilock brake system. Because there is no way to check the ABS control unit itself, replace the control unit assembly only after first confirming that the other electrical parts operate normally. PREPARATION SST Wrench, flare nut 49 H026 101 A Installer, sensor rotor 49 F027 007 Attachment 072 For removal and installation of brake pipe For installation of sensor rotor (rear) For removal of sensor rotor (front) 49 0839 425C Puller set, bearing Installer, oil seal Harness, adapter For removal of sensor rotor (front) For installation of sensor rotor (front) For connection of ABS tester Gartner Banana

WHEELS AND TIRES Q WHEELS AND TIRES SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT WHEELS AND TIRES ,, 1. Do not use wheels or tires other than those types specified. 2. Aluminum wheels are easily scratched. When washing them, use a soft cloth, never a wire brush. If the vehicle is steam cleaned, do not allow boiling water to contact the wheels. 3. If alkaline compounds (such as salt-water or road salts) get on aluminum wheels, wash them as soon as possible to prevent damage. Use only a neutral detergent. - - 9MUOQX-004 NOTES REGARDING TIRE REPLACEMENT Note the following points when tires are to be removed from or mounted onto the wheels. 1. Be careful not to damage the tire bead, the rim bead, or the edge of the rim. 2. Apply a soapy solution to the tire bead and the edge of the rim. 3. Use a wire brush, sandpaper, or cloth to clean and remove all rust and dirt from the rim edge and the rim bead. For aluminum wheels, use only a cloth for this purpose; never use a wire brush or sandpaper. 4. Remove pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in the tire tread. 5. Be sure the air valve is installed correctly. 6. After mounting a tire on a wheel, inflate it to 250-300 kPa I2.55--3.06 kgf/cm2, 35.55--42.66 psi). Verify that the bead is seated correctly on the rim and that there are no air leaks. Then reduce the pres- sure to the specified level. 7. If a tire iron is used to change a tire on an aluminum wheel, be sure to use a piece of rubber between the iron lever and the wheel to avoid damage to the wheel. Work should be done on a rubber mat, not on a hard or rough surface. INSPECTION / ADJUSTMENT Check the following and adjust or replace as necessary. 1. Air pressure. Check the air pressure of all tires when they are cold, including the spare tire, with an air pressure gauge. u Air pressure: Standard tires 177 kPa (1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi) Temporary spare tires 412 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2, 60 psi) 2. Wheel runout. Set the probe of a dial indicator against the wheel, and turn the wheel one full revolution. WEAR INDICATOR Wheel runout: Horizontal 2.0mm (0.079 in) max. Vertical 1.5mm (0.059 in) max. WEAR lNDICAToR 3. Tire wear. Specifications Remaining tread Ordinary tires: 1.6mm (0.063 in) min. (Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed.) Snow tires: 50% of tread (Tire should be replaced if wear indicators are exposed .) Gartner Banana

OUTLINE OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS Front Suspension - Transmission item (Stabilizer Specifications MT I AT - I Susoension tvoe I . , . , I . , Shock absorber Cylindrical double acting, low-pressure-gas charged I Double-wishbone TY pe Torsion bar Coil spring I - Diameter mm linl I 20.0 10.79) Identification mark color 19.0 (0.75) White Wire diameter mm (in) Coil inner diameter mm {in) I Blue Free length mm {in) Coil number 11 .O (0.43) 83 i3.27) 11 .O (0.43) 83 (3.27) 292.5 (1 1 32) 6.32 3 +. 3 (0.12 + 0.12) 0°18' + 18' Total toe-in I - I 35UORX-001 Rear Suspension 302.0 (1 1.89) 6.32 mm {in) degree Total toe-in (per side) 1 degree Front wheel alignment (Unladedt1) 0°09' +. 09' Caster anglee3 4"26' +. 45' Kingpin angle 11 "20' Maximum steering angle Transmission Specifications MT I AT Item Differential - Suspension type Inner Outer "TORSEN" LSD 1 Standard Double-wishbone Coil springs 370 23' a 2" 32" 32' -t 2" Camber anglee2 Torsion bar 12.0 (0.47) 1 11.0 (0.43) 1 11 .O (0.43) Cylindrical double acting, low-pressure-gas charged - Stabilizer Identification mark color Wire diameter mm {in) 0°24' + 45' Type Diameter mm {in) I Coil number I 7.68 I 7.96 I Shock absorber Yellow 10.1 {0.40} Coil inner diameter mm {in) Free length mm {in) Green 10.2 {0.40) 35UORX-002 *I Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. '2 Difference between left and right must not exceed I O. '3 Difference between left and right must not exceed 1'30'. "TORSEN" is a registered trademark of ZEXEL-GLEASON USA.INC 83 I3.27) 348.5 j13.72) Rear wheel alignment (Unladed*') 83 (3.27) 356.5 (1 4.04) Total toe-in Total toe-in (per side) mm (in) degree degree 3 -c 3 (0.12 + 0.121 0°18' + 18' 0°09' + 09' Camber angle*2 -0°43' 2 30' Gartner Banana

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem General instabllity Body "rolls" "Heavy" steering wheel operation Steering wheel pulls to one side Excessive steering wheel play Body leans Abnormal noise from suspension system Shake (Steering wheel tibrates upldown) Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates leftlright) Possible cause Weak coil spring Malfunction of shock absorber Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Worn or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Improperly adjusted wheel alignment Weak stabilizer Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Insufficiently lubricated or stuck upper arm lower arm ball joint lmproperly adjusted wheel alignment Weak coil spring Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Deformed upper or lower arm or knuckle Loose upper or lower arm bushing Worn or damaged upper or lower arm bushing Worn or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Weak coil spring Weak stabilizer andlor suspension arm bushings Loose mounting component Poorly lubricated or worn upper or lower arm ball joint Malfunction of shock absorber Worn or damaged stabilizer and/or suspension arm bushings Excessive tire or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel@) Cracked or worn engine mounting rubber Cracked or worn steering gear mounting rubber Loose steering gear mounting bolts Stuck or damaged steering ball joint Excessive tire or wheel runout Loose lug nuts Unbalanced wheel(s) Insufficient tire pressure Unevenly worn tires Malfunction of shock absorber Loose shock absorber mounting bolts Stuck or damaged upper or lower arm ball joint Cracked or worn suspension bushings Damaged or worn front wheel bearing lmproperly adjusted front wheel alignment Action Replace Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Adjust Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Tighten Adjust or replace Adjust Replace Replace Tighten Replace Replace Replace Adjust Page R-13 R-12,22 R-16, 18, 19, 23,24,25 section M R-15,17 R- 6 R-19,25 R-16, 18,19, 23, 24,25 section M R-15,17 R- 6 R-13 R-16, 18,19, 23, 24,25 R-15,17 section M R-16,18 R-16,18 R-15,17 R-13 R-16, 18, 19, 23,24,25 section M 7 R-15,17 R-l2,22 R-16, 18,19, 23,24,25 section M - section Q section Q section B section N section N section N - section Q section Q section Q section Q R-l2,22 R-12,22 R-15, 17 R-16,18,19 section M R- 6 15UORX-00 Gartner Banana

WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications (Unladed*l) PRE-INSPECTION 1. Check the tire inflations, and adjust to the recommended d pressure if necessary. 2. lnspect the front wheel bearing play and correct if neces- sary. 3. lnspect the wheel and tire runouts. 4. Inspect the ball joints and steering linkage for excessive looseness. 5. The vehicle must be on level ground and carry no lug- gage or passengers. 6. Measure the height from the center of the wheel to the fender brim. The difference between left and right mea- surement must not exceed 10mm (0.39 in), and the rear measurement must be larger then the front measure- ment by 10-30mm (0.4--1.1 in). Caution The proper caster and camber angle vary depend- ing on the vehicle height. Refer to the following and to page R-9 for the specifications. Inspection and adjustment of wheel alignment must be done with the vehicle unladed*'. . . I Y -- t~otal toe-in l~er side) I 1 dearee 0'09' + 09' I Total toe-in 3 2 3 I0.12 2 0.12) 0'1 8' 2 18' mm (in) dearee Maximum steering angle U - Inner Outer 11 '20' -0°20' 2 45' 0'03' ? 45' 0'24' 2 45' 0°44' -+ 45' 1'02' -+ 45' 5'1 6' ? 45' 5O02' -+ 45' 4O49' 2 45' 4'35' -+ 45' 4'21 ' -+ 45' I Kingpin angle 37"23' -+ 2" 32O32' 2 2" '1 Fuel tank full; radiator coolant and engine oil at specified levels; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated positions. OSUORX-009 ** Difference between left and right must not exceed lo. '3 Difference between left and right must not exeed 1'30'. 328-337 {I 2.9-1 3.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 340-357 I13.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 36&377 {I 4.4--14.8) 328-337 {I 2.9--13.3) 338-347 {I 3.3-1 3.7) 348-357 113.7-14.1) 358-367 {I 4.1-14.4) 368-377 {I 4.4--14.8) Camber angleg2 Caster angle*3 Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm {in) Height from center Of wheel to fender brim mm (in) Gartner Banana

T OUTLINE OUTLINE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom a Speedometer does not operate or indication is incorrect a Tachometer does not operate Water temperature gauge does not operate Fuel gauge does not operate a Oil pressure gauge does not operate a Brake system warning light remains illuminated Brake system warning light does not illuminate when parking brake on a Brake system warning light does not illuminate when brake fluid in reservoir is below MIN a OID off indicator light does not illuminate when OID off switch turned on Seat belt warning light remains on six seconds after ignition switch is turned on (Timer function does not operate) Seat belt warning light does not illuminate when ignition switch is first turned on a Headlights do not illuminate Headlight does not illuminate (Right or left) Retractable headlight actuator do not operate (Both sides) Retractable headlight actuator does not operate (One side) Stoplights do not illuminate (All) Stoplight does not illuminate (One only) Turn and hazard warning functions do not operate Turn signals not operate (Hazard warning function operates normally) Hazard warning function does not operate (Turn signals function normally) Back-up lights does not illuminate Taillights, side marker lights, and license plate lights do not illuminate Daytime running lights do not illuminate Daytime running light function does not cancel lnterior lights do not illuminate Interior liahts remains illuminated (Control switch: DOOR ~osition) Horn does not sound Vehicle speed cannot be set (Cruise control unit will not hold vehicle speed) Speakers do not operate (Without headrest speakers) Speakers do not operate (With headrest speakers) Poor sound quality or noise (Radio) Poor sound quality (Cassette tape player) Cassette tape will not load Cassette tape will not play Compact disc will not load Compact disc skips No sound can be heard Some speakers do not operate Bodysonic will not play Service code table (With passenger-side air bag) Service code table (With out ~assenaer-side air baa) Reference page T-24 T-25 T-26 T-27 T-28 T-36 T-37 T-37 Gartner Banana

T INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STRUCTURAL VIEW 1. Speedometer 2. Tachometer 3. Water temperature gauge 4. Fuel gauge 5. Oil pressure gauge 6. Warning and indicator lights 7. Trip meter 8. Odometer DESCRIPTION Speedometer Two scales are shown on the speedometer face. The main scale for U.S. specification vehicles is MPH (0-140 MPH); the main scale for Canada specification vehicles is kmlh (0-220 kmlh). The odometer indication is the same as the main scale. Tachometer The tachometer has a RED STRIPED ZONE (6,500-7,000 rpm) that indicates momentary allowable engine speed. The engine should not be operated in the RED ZONE (7,000-8,000 rpm). Fuel Gauge 2 The fuel gauge continues to indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the ignition switch has been turned OFF. Gartner Banana

T INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Symptom: Oil pressure gauge does not operate. 05UOTX-468 Preparation SST I 49 0839 285 For inspection of Checker, fuel gauges and thermometer Step 1 1. Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure sensor. 2. Connect the red lead of the SST to the A (YIR) terminal wire and the black lead to ground. 3. Turn the ignition switch ON. 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. I Incorrect I GO to step 2 Gauge display Correct Step 2 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K and ground to terminal 2J. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 26 and the black lead to ground. Action Replace oil pressure sensor 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. Incorrect I Replace oil pressure gauge Gauge display Correct Action Repair wiring harness (Instrument cluster - Oil pressure sensor) Gartner Banana

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER T FUEL GAUGE Preparation SST f OIL PRESSURE GAUGE Preparation SST L lnspection 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K and ground to terminal 2J. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 1A and the black lead to ground. 4. Set the SST to the resistance values shown in the figure. To get an accurate reading, wait 2 minutes after setting each value. 5. Verify that the gauge indicates the correct values. The al- lowable indication error is twice the width of the needle. 6. If not as specified, replace the fuel gauge. 49 0839 285 Checker, fuel and thermometer For inspection of gauges Inspection 1. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to page T-29.) 2. Apply battery positive voltage to terminal 2K and ground to terminal 2J. 3. Connect the red lead of the SST to terminal 2B and the black lead to ground. 49 0839 285 Checker, fuel and thermometer For inspection of gauges Gartner Banana