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Without using M-MDS

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  1. Remove the fuel pump relay.
    CAUTION:
    • Short the specified terminals because shorting the wrong terminal of the relay and fuse block may cause malfunctions.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay
    G06204980Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using a jumper wire, short fuel pump relay terminals C and D in the relay and fuse block.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable and operate the fuel pump.
  1. 8. Operate the fuel pump for 10 s 
  2. 9. Measure the fuel line pressure.
    • If not within the specification, inspect the following:

    If it less than the specification: 

    • Fuel pump unit
    • Fuel line leakage

    If it exceeds the specification: 

    • Fuel line clogging
    Fig 2: Identifying Relay And Fuse Block Connector Terminals
    G06204976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel pressure 

    375-450 kPa {3.83-4.58 kgf/cm 2  , 54.4-65.2 psi} 

  3. 10. Stop the fuel pump using the following procedure.

    Using M-MDS 

    1. Using the simulation function "FP", stop the fuel pump.

    Without using M-MDS 

    1. Disconnect the negative battery cable to stop the fuel pump.
  4. 11. Measure the fuel hold pressure after 5 min 
    • If not within the specification, inspect the following:
    • Fuel line for clogging or leakage

    Fuel hold pressure 

    200 kPa {2.04 kgf/cm 2  , 29.1 psi} or more 

  5. 12. Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L5] )
  6. 13. Disconnect the SST  .
  7. 14. Connect the quick release connector. See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5]. )
  8. 15. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [L5]. )