Diagnostic procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NO. 5 ENGINE STALLS - AFTER START/AT IDLE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
| STEP | INSPECTION | RESULTS | ACTION | ||||
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| 1 | Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2. Do the following conditions appear?
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Yes | Both conditions appear: Go to Step 3. |
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| No | Either or other condition appears: Go to the next step. |
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| 2 | Does engine stall after approx. 2 seconds since engine is started? | Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Immobilizer system is okay. Go to Step 10. |
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| 3 | Is coil connector securely connected to coil? | Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Connect coil connector securely. Return to Step 2. |
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| 4 | Does security light illuminate? | Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Inspect instrument cluster and wiring harness. | ||||||
| 5 | Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 and retrieve DTC. Are any of the following DTCs displayed? DTC B1213, B1342, B1600, B1602, B1681, B2103, B2431 |
Yes | Go to appropriate DTC test. | ||||
| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 6 | Is there continuity between PCM GND terminals 22(1), 6(1), 4X(2), 2AB(2), 2AC(2) and GND? | Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Repair or replace wiring harness. | ||||||
| 7 | Measure voltage between PCM GND terminals 22(1), 6(1), 4X(2), 2AB(2), 2AC(2) and coil terminal C. Is voltage below 1.0 V? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Repair or replace wiring harness. | ||||||
| 8 | Turn ignition switch to ON position. Access VPWR PID. Is VPWR PID normal? VPWR PID Battery voltage |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Repair or replace wiring harness. | ||||||
| 9 | Disconnect coil connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Is there battery voltage at coil connector terminal D |
Yes | Inspect for the following: |
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| No | Repair or replace wiring harness between coil connector terminal D and fuse panel. | ||||||
| 10 | Verify the following:
Are all items normal? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Service if necessary. Repeat Step 10. |
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| 11 | Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect TP sensor connector. Measure voltage at TP sensor connector VREF terminals with ignition switch ON. Voltage 4.5-5.5 V Is voltage normal? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Inspect and repair open or short circuit between PCM terminal 3N and TP sensor VREF terminals. | ||||||
| 12 | Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect accelerator position sensor connector. Measure voltage at accelerator position sensor connector VREF terminals with ignition switch to ON position. Voltage 4.5-5.5 V Is voltage normal? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Inspect and repair open or short circuit for the following: |
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| 13 | Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2. Turn ignition switch to ON position (Engine off). Retrieve any DTCs. Are there any DTCs displayed? |
Yes | DTC is displayed: Go to appropriate DTC test. Communication error message is displayed: Inspect for the following: |
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| No | No DTC is displayed: Go to the next step. |
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| 14 | Start engine at part throttle. Does engine run smoothly at part throttle? |
Yes | Inspect electronic throttle control system operation. (See ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTION .) |
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| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 15 | Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2. Access RPM PID. Is RPM PID indicating engine speed during engine cranking? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Inspect for the following:
If CKP sensor and harness are okay, go to the next step. |
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| 16 | Visually inspect CKP sensor and teeth of crankshaft pulley. Are CKP sensor and teeth of crankshaft pulley normal? |
Yes | Go to the next step.(1) Go to Step 18.(2) |
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| No | Replace malfunctioning parts. | ||||||
| 17 | Inspect ignition coil related harnesses condition (intermittent open or short circuit) for all cylinders. Are all harnesses condition normal? |
Yes | Go to Step 19. | ||||
| No | Repair suspected wiring harness. | ||||||
| 18 | Inspect for cracks on high-tension leads. Are there any cracks on high-tension leads? |
Yes | Repair suspected high-tension leads. | ||||
| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 19 | Perform Spark Test. (See SPARK TEST (CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION APPLICABLE ATX MODEL) .) (See SPARK TEST (EXCEPT FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATION APPLICABLE ATX MODEL) .) Is the strong blue spark visible at each cylinder? |
Yes | Go to the next step.
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| No | Repair or replace malfunctioning part according to spark test results. | ||||||
| 20 | Inspect spark plug condition. Is spark plug wet, covered with carbon or grayish white? |
Yes | Spark plug is wet or covered with carbon: Inspect for fuel leakage from injector. Spark plug is grayish white: Inspect for clogged fuel injector. |
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| No | Install spark plugs on original cylinders. Go to the next step. |
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| 21 | Remove and shake PCV valve. Does PCV valve rattle |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Replace PCV valve. | ||||||
| 22 | Inspect for restriction in the exhaust system. Is there any restriction? |
Yes | Inspect exhaust system. | ||||
| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 23 | Install fuel pressure gauge between fuel pipe and fuel distributor. Short check connector terminal F/P to body GND using a jumper wire. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Is fuel line pressure correct with ignition switch ON? (See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION ) |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Zero or low: Inspect fuel pump relay and fuel pump circuit. Inspect for clogged fuel line. If okay, replace fuel pump unit. High: Replace fuel pump unit. |
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| 24 | Visually inspect for fuel leakage at fuel injector O-ring and fuel line. Service if necessary. Is fuel line pressure held after ignition switch is turned off? (See FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION ) |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Inspect fuel injector. If fuel injector is okay, replace fuel pump unit. |
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| 25 |
NOTE:
Connect pressure gauges to A/C low and high pressure side lines.Turn A/C on and measure low side and high side pressures.Are pressures within specifications?(See REFRIGERANT PRESSURE CHECK
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Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | If A/C is always on, go to symptom troubleshooting "NO. 24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY ". For other symptoms, inspect the following:
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| 26 | Disconnect vacuum hose between purge solenoid valve and intake manifold from purge solenoid side. Plug opening end of vacuum hose. Start engine. Is engine stall now eliminate |
Yes | Inspect if purge solenoid valve sticks open. Inspect EVAP control system. |
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| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 27 | Is air leakage felt or heard at intake-air system components while racing engine to higher speed? | Yes | Repair or replace. | ||||
| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 28 | Inspect engine condition while tapping EGR valve housing. Does engine condition improve |
Yes | Replace EGR valve. | ||||
| No | Go to the next step. | ||||||
| 29 | Inspect variable valve timing control system operation. (See VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION .) Does variable valve timing control work properly? |
Yes | Go to the next step. | ||||
| No | Repair or replace malfunctioning parts according to variable valve timing control system operation inspection results. | ||||||
| 30 | Is engine compression correct | Yes | Inspect valve timing. | ||||
| No | Inspect for cause. | ||||||
| 31 | Verify test results.
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