1985 Mazda RX-7 SFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Pump Pressure Test: Notes

  1. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Using a shop rag wrapped around main fuel hose, disconnect main fuel hose from fuel line. Connect a pressure gauge to line and reconnect negative battery terminal.
  2. Turn ignition on and jumper across 2 terminals of fuel pump test circuit connector. See Figure . Fuel pump pressure should be 50-71 psi (3.5-5.0 kg/cm2 ).
Fig 1: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose from Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Valve
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