sensor MAZDA MX-5 1994 Repair Manual

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 B+: Battery positive voltage Terminal Connection to Abnormal voltaae Possible cause Mass airflow sensor (Intake air temperature sensor) Refer to Code No.10 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-87) Always OV or approx. 5V Intake air temperature sensor malfunction (Refer to page F-152) Refer to Code No.09 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-87) Engine coolant temper- ature sensor Always OV or approx. 5V r Engine coolant temperature sensor malfunction (Refer to page F-154) Refer to Code No.25 Troubleshooting (Refer to page F-91) Always OV or B+ PRC solenoid valve r Open or short circuit in wiring from condenser fan relay to PCME terminal 25 PCME malfunction Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel pump relay to PCME terminal 2T Condenser fan relay Always below 2.OV Fuel pump relay Always below 1 .OV Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) r Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel injector to PCME terminal 2U or 2V Always OV Fuel injector ldle air control valve Purge solenoid valve Always B+ Always OV or B+ Always OV or B+ PCME malfunction r Refer to Code No.34 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-93) ldle air control solenoid valve malfunction (Refer to page F-I 06) r Refer to Code No.26 troubleshooting (Refer to page F-91) r Purge solenoid valve malfunction (Refer to pane F-132) -- Fuel injector Always OV Main relay malfunction (Refer to page F-156) Open or short circuit in wiring from fuel injector to PCME terminal 2Y or 22 Always B+ PCME malfunction Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM --- 1 1 USE CONNECTOR A C (INTAKE AIR D (GROUND) TEMPERATURE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR lnspection Visual inspection d Caution Do not drop subject the sensor to sharp shocks. Do not put or allow anything in the sensor. 1. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor connector. 2. Remove the'mass airflow sensor. 3. Check for damage of the sensor. 4. Install the mass airflow sensor. Voltage inspection 1. Disconnect the PCME connectors. 2. Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adapt- er Harness) to the PCME as shown. 3. Place the SST(Sheet) on the SST (Engine Signal Mon- itor). 4. Check the voltage of terminals 20 and 2F. Specification I 2F I Below 1 .OV I 5. If not as specified, replace the mass airflow sensor. Idle 1 .O-2.OV 20 Tightening torque: u 7.9--10.7 N.m (80-11 0 kgfncm, 70-95.4 in-lbf} 10 ON Below 1 .OV Inspection Intake air temperature sensor 1. Verify that the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor connector. 3. Measure resistance of the intake air temperature sensor as shown. Specification: 2.21-2.69 (at 20°C (68°F)) 4. If not as specified, replace the mass airflow sensor. 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 DCB IIIf I 1 USECONNECTORA I Variable resister 1. Remove the PCME. (Refer to page F-143.) 2. Connect the SSTs (Engine Signal Monitor and Adapt- er Harness) to the PCME. 3. Set the SST (Engine Signal Monitor) to position 2M. 4. Turn the ignition switch ON. 5. Rotate the throttle link by hand and verify that voltage is within the specification. Specification 6. If not as specified, adjust the throttle position sensor. (Refer to below.) - PCME terminal Adjustment Throttle valve position I Wide open throttle ~osition Note The throttle adjusting screw is set at the factory and must not be adjusted. Any adjustment will negatively effect the engine per- formance. Idle switch 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and the throttle valve closed throttle position. 2. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector. 3. Loosen the throttle position sensor screws. 4. Rotate the throttle position sensor and adjust continuity of the sensor terminals C and D as shown. Specification I Clearance Continuity I 5. Tighten the throttle position sensor screws. 0.3 mm (0.012 in} Tightening torque: 1.6-2.3 N.m (16-24 kgf-m, 14--20 in-lbf) Yes Variable resister 1. Remove the PCME. (Refer to page F-143.) 2. Connect the SSTs to the PCME connector as shown. 3. Verify that the throttle valve is fully closed. 4. Loosen the attaching screws. 5. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 6. Measure the PCME terminal 2M voltage. 7. Adjust the voltage to the specification 0.4 mm (0.01 6 in) I No Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM SENSOR CONNECTOR EATED OXYGEN Specification Fully closed: 0.1-1.1 V Fully open: 3.14.5V (Verify that the voltage increase is directly d propotioned to the throttle valve opening angle.) 8. Tighten the attaching screws. Tightening torque: 1.6-2.3 N.m (16-24 kgfmm, 14-20 in-lbf} 9. If not adjusted, replace the throttle position sensor. 45UOFX-495 Replacement 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the throttle position sensor screws. 3. Remove the throttle position sensor . 4. Replace a new throttle position sensor and adjust it. (Refer to page F-155.) 5. Tighten the throttle position sensor screws. Tightening torque: 1.6-2.3 N.m (16-24 kgf-cm, 14-20 in-lbf} HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR Inspection On-vehicle 1. Warm-up the engine to normal operating temperature and run it at idle. 2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector. -.-' 3. Measure the voltage at terminal A. 4. If not as specified, check the intake air system, the fuel system and run the on-board diagnosis test. 5. If these system are OK, replace the heated oxygen sen- sor. Specification Heater 1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector. 2. Measure resistance between terminals C and D. Resistance: Approx. 13R (20°C (68°F)) Engine condition Terminal A 3. Replace the heater if not as specified. Increasing engine speed (V) 0.&1 .O Idle Below 1.0 Replacement 1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector. 2. Remove the heated oxygen sensor. 3. Install in the reverse order of removal. Decreasing engine speed (V) 0-0.4 Tightening torque: 3049 N-m (3.0-5.0 kgf-m, 22-36 ftlbf) Gartner Banana

CONTROL SYSTEM Replacement Replace the neutral switch as shown in the figure. STEERING PRESSURE SENSOR Inspection 1. Disconnect the steering pressure sensor connector. 2. Connect an ohmmeter to the switch. 3. Start the engine and let it idle. Check continuity of the switch while turning the steering wheel. PIS 1 Continuity Turnina Yes " I t ~ot turning I NO 4. If not as specified, replace the steering pressure sensor. Replacement Replace the steering pressure sensor as shown in the figure. Gartner Banana

CHARGING SYSTEM B TE S TERMINAL 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the battery. 3. Remove the battery from the vehicle. 4. Place the battery in a pan of the water to prevent it from ,-, over heating, but keep water away from the top of bat- tery. 5. Charge the battery. Replacement Note When replacing the battery, replace it with the same style Mazda genuine battery (with vent manifold). ALTERNATOR Caution Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti-theft system before disconnecting the bat- tery. (Refer to section T.) Caution Reversing the battery connections or using high- voltage testers will damage the rectifier. Caution Do not start the engine while the connector is dis- connected from L and S terminals. It can damage the alternator. Note .--,' Positive voltage is always present at alternator B ter- minal. Removal l Installation 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Disconnect the steering pressure sensor connector. 3. Disconnect the water thermoswitch connector. 4. Disconnect the IAC valve connector. 5. Remove the intake air pipe. 6. Disconnect the wire and connector from the alternator. 7. Remove the alternator bolts and nut. 8. Remove the alternator. 9. Install in the reverse order of removal. Tightening torque Bolt 0: 38-51 N.m (3.8-5.3 kgf-m, 27-38 ftelbf) Bolt @ : 19-25 N.m j1.9-2.6 kgfem, 14--18 ft-lbf) Nut @I: 9.9--14 N.m (100-150 kgf-cm, 87-1 30 in-lbf) Gartner Banana