On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the catalytic converter. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the insulator.

Fig 1: Locating Insulator Installation Bolts
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Disconnect the solenoid valve connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Solenoid Valve Connector
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Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch Connector Terminals
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Inspect for continuity between the following terminals.
- Terminal B and J (oil pressure switch B)
- Terminal A and J (oil pressure switch C)
- Terminal L and J (oil pressure switch F)
  - If there is continuity, inspect the wiring harness between the solenoid connector and oil pressure switches. If there are no malfunctions with the harness, inspect the oil pressure switches. (See OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION .)
  - If there is no continuity, inspect the oil pressure switches for verify the oil pressure switches are no malfunctions. (See OFF-VEHICLE INSPECTION .)
Connect the solenoid valve connector.
Install the insulator.
Tightening torque

8-1 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 72-97 in.lb}
Install the catalytic converter. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)