air condition MAZDA PROTEGE 1992 Owner's Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE F
9 LACK OF POWER
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L L -
ESCRIP- *Performance poor under load when throttle valve wide open
ION *Reduced maximum speed
* Idle condition normal
VtOUBLESHOOTlNG HINTS]
) Factors other than engine malfunction
*Clutch slipping
* ATX slipping
l Brake dragging l Low tire pressure
l Incorrect We size l Overloaded
‘, Low intake air amount @ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
l Fuel line pressure decreases l Fuel injection malfunction
@ Poor ignition
@ Low engine compression
@ Alcohol blended fuel used
l Throttle valve not open fully
*Clogged intake air system
l Low tire pressure CY Section H
CY Section K
cz7 Section P
c7 Section Q
w page F-l 14
CT= page F-l 12
Checker with ignition switch ON
w page F-83
rminal 1F voltage CT page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU w page F-149
c3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : 9*-l lo l BP SOHC
: 4O-8O 4 If advances, go to next step
* If not advance, check ECU terminal
w page F-150
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20 POOR ACCELERATION
DESCRIP- l Performance poor while accelerating
TION l idle condition normal [TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS)
3 Factors other than engine malfunction @ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
*Clutch slipping l Fuel line pressure decreases l ATX slipping l Fuel injection malfunction
l Brake dragging @ Poor ignition l Low tire pressure
@ Low engine compression
l Incorrect tire size @ Alcohol blended fuel used l Over-loaded
3 Low intake arr amount
*Throttle valve not open fully
*Clogging in intake air system
Check factors other than engine CT Section H
c7 Section
P
ing accelerator fully w page F-l 14
w page F-l 12
Checker with ignition switch ON w page F-83
rminal 1 F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
W: SELF TEST c3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 r;3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
Clearance between throttle
lever and stopper
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
l.Omm (0.039 in)
O.lmm (0.004 in)
0.6mm (0.024 in)

F TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
iTEF
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14
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15
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16 INSPECTION
Change fuel and check if acceleration improves
Check if A/C cut-off control system is OK
Check if variable inertia charging system (WCS)
is OK (BPD)
w page F-l 18
Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves
w page F-149 ACTION
Yes Change fuel to another brand
No Go to next step
Yes SOHC
Go to Step 16
DOHC
Go to next step
No Repair or replace
Yes Go to next step
I
No 1 Repair or replace /
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE F
21 RUNS ROUGH ON DECELERATION/BACKFIRE
IESCRIP.
*Engine runs rough while decelerating and abnormal combustion occurs in exhaust system
MON l Transaxle in normal condition TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
1) Arr/Fuel mixture too rich
l Arr cleaner element clogged
l Fuel injection control malfunctron
(Fuel cut control)
l Injector fuel leakage
*Throttle sensor (IDL terminal) malfunction
l Dashpot malfunctron
er with ignition switch ON
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
+ If OK, replace ECU w page F-149 6 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
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Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-106
SELECT SW: A Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg)
tern components
4 Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes
Go to next step w page F-79
No
Replace air cleaner element
5 Check if ECU terminal voltages are OK
Yes Go to next step
MTX...Especially lN, 2A, 2U and 2V
ATX... Especially lT, 3A, 3U and 3V CT page F-150
No Check for cause c=i‘ page F-151
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r TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
6 Check if fuel cut operation is OK
Yes Go to next step
CT page F-143
No Try known good ECU and check if con-
dition improves
w page F-149
7 Check if airflow meter is OK
Yes Go to next step
w page F-166
I. Check if measuring plate moves smoothly
II. Check resistance No Repair or replace
8 Check if throttle sensor IDL terminal is OK
Yes Go to next step
w page F-169
No Adjust CT page F-169
9 Check if dashpot is correctly adjusted
Yes Check if throttle valve is contaminated
w page F-142
+ If contaminated, clean throttle body
Dashpot set speed: * If not contaminated, replace throttle
E”P . . . . . . . ..*.*....................
Approx. 3,000 rpm body
SOHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approx. 2,700 rpm
BP DOHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 3,600 rpm
No Adjust w page F-142
IO Check injector for fuel leakage
Yes Replace
w page F-132
No Go to next step
11 Try known good ECU and check if condition
improves
w page F-149
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22 KNOCKING
DESCRIP- *Abnormal combustion accompanied by audible “pinging” noise
I-ION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
3 Incorrect ignition timing (Too advanced)
@ Air/Fuel mixture too lean
3 Carbon deposits in cylinder
*Fuel injection amount not correct
3 Overheating
l Fuel line pressure decreases while accelerating
TEP INSPECTION
ACTION
1 Connect System Selector to diagnosis connector
Yes Go to next step
and set Test Switch to “SELF TEST” and check
for correct ignition timing at idle after warm-up
CT page F-79
Ignition timing (BTDC)
l BP DOHC : go-1 1 o l BP SOHC : 4”-6O
’ B6 No
Adjust a page F-79
2 Check if “00” is displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Yes Go to next step
Checker with ignition switch ON
W page F-62
No
Service Code No. displayed
Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-63
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage CT page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
c3 If OK, replace ECU w page F-149
W: SELF TEST c3 If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker
3 Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle
Yes Go to next step
VaCUUm: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No
Check for air leakage of intake air sys-
tem components
4
Check for correct engine compression
Yes Go to next step
w page Bl-10
B2-10
Engine compression (Minimum):
l BP DOHC
883 kPa (9.0 kg/cm’, 128 psi)-300 rpm
l BP SOHC
834 kPa (8.5 kg/cm*, 121 psi)300 rpm
l B6
932 kPa (9.5 kg/cm’, 135 psi)300 rpm No High compression
Check engine condition CI page 81-10
62-l 0 l Carbon deposits
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STEP INSPECTION ACTION
5 Check for correct fuel line pressure at idle Yes Check if fuel line pressure decreases
w page F-129 when accelerating quickly
Fuel line pressure: + If it decreases, check for clogging
265-314 kPa (2.7-3.2 kg/cm’, 36-46 psi) between fuel pump and pressure
(Vacuum hose to pressure regulator dis- regulator
connected) * If not decrease, go to next step
INSTALL CLAMPS No Low pressure
Check fuel line pressure while pinching
fuel return hose
c3 If fuel line pressure quickly in-
creases, check pressure regulator w page F-129
c3 If fuel line pressure gradually in-
creases, check for clogging be-
tween fuel pump and pressure
regulator
If not clogged, check fuel pump
maximum pressure w page F-126
6 Check if cooling system is OK Yes Go to next step
w page E-13
No Repair or replace
l Thermostat w page E-9
l Electric cooling fan w page E-16 l Radiator w page E-6
7 Try known good ECU and check if condition Yes Replace ECU CT page F-149
improves
CT= page F-149 No
Change fuel to another brand or use
higher octane fuel
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I 24 I EXHAUST SULFUR SMELL I
DESCRIP-
l Exhaust gas smells abnormally
TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
High sulfur content fuel used
STEP INSPECTION
1
Change fuel to another brand ACTION
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25 HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION
DESCRIP-
l Oil consumption excessive
TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
@ PCV system malfunction
@ Engine malfunction (Oil working up, working down, or leakage)
iTEP
INSPECTION
1 Check if PCV hose, ventilation hose or their at- Yes Repair or replace
taching nipples are separated, damaged,
clogged, or restricted
w page F-138 No Go to next step
2 Check if air pressure or oil is present at ventila- Yes Go to next step
tion hose ACTION
No Check engine condition w page 81-3
82-3
l Oil leakage
*Worn valve seal
*Worn valve stem
*Worn valve guide
3 Check if vacuum is felt at PCV valve at idle Yes Check engine condition w page 91-3
w page F-138 82-3
*Worn piston ring groove
*Stuck piston rings l
Worn piston or cylinder
No Replace PCV valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE F
26 POOR FUEL ECONOMY
DESCRIP-
l Fuel economy unsatisfactory TION
[TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS]
While fuel consumption is drastically increased by city driving, short-run operation, stop and go driving, extended winter
warm-up periods, etc., as opposed to “trip” mileage, an attempt should be made to determine these factors when con-
fronted with “poor mileage” conditions. However, since the operator is not always at fault, the following is offered.
@II Operator depressing accelerator more than usual due to
@ Air/Fuel mixture too rich
low engine power
l Poor ignition *High fuel line pressure
@ Alcohol blended fuel used
*Low intake air amount
l Electronic spark advance control system malfunction @ High vehicle load l Low tire pressure
*Clutch slipping/ATX slipping l Incorrect tire size l Exhaust component restricted l Brake dragging ;TEP
INSPECTION ACTION
1
Check factors other than engine Yes
Go to next step
l Low tire pressure = Section Q 9 Unrecommended tire srze v Section Q l Clutch slipping w Section H l Brake dragging No
0 Section P Repair
l Exhaust component restricted cz= page F-136
2
Check if air hoses are connected correctly - Yes
Go to next step CI page F-109
No
Repair 3
Check if “00” IS displayed on Self-Diagnosis
Yes
Checker with ignition switch ON Go to next step W page F-82 No
SYSTEM SELECT: 1 Service Code No. displayed Check for cause (Refer to specified
check sequence) w page F-63
“88” flashes
Check ECU terminal 1F voltage w page F-150
Specification: Battery voltage
(Ignition switch ON)
* If OK, replace ECU CT= page F-149 e If not OK, check wiring between
ECU and Self-Diagnosis Checker 4
Check for correct intake manifold vacuum at idle
Yes Go to next step Vacuum: More than 450 mmHg (17.7 inHg) No
Check for air leakage at intake air sys-
tem components 5
Check if air cleaner element is clean Yes
Go to next step CT= page F-79
No
Replace air cleaner element
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F SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
CODE No.
STEP
1
Repiace ECU -- -.. - 14 (ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE SENSOR - IN ECU)
ACTION
m page F-149 -.
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:ODE No. 15 (OXYGEN SENSOR - INACTIVATION)
Note
l If Code Nos. 15 and 17 are both present, first perform the checking procedure for Code No.17
iTEP
INSPECTION ACTION
1 Check oxygen sensor circuit for poor connection
YeSi Repair or replace connector
No Go to next step
2 Check if oxygen sensor output voltage is OK Yes
Go to next step
rr5+ page F-171
No Replace oxygen sensor
3 Check wire harness between oxygen sensor and Yes Go to next step
ECU terminal 2N (MTX) 2C (ATX) for continuity
NO Repair or replace
4 Check if ECU terminal 2N (MTX) 2C (ATX) volt-
Yes Go to next step
age is OK
w page F-154
No
Check for short circuit in wiring from
oxygen sensor to ECU
5 Check if sensitivity of oxygen sensor is OK
Yes Replace ECU
w page F-149
CT page F-171
No Try known good oxygen sensor and
check if condition improves w page F-172
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