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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1993MX-3 V6-1844CC 1.8L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFEEDBACK SYSTEM
1993 Mazda MX-3 V6-1844cc 1.8L DOHC
Feedback System
1993 Mazda MX-3 V6-1844cc 1.8L DOHCSECTION Feedback System
The Feedback System monitors air/fuel ratio by measuring the voltage signal from oxygen sensors in the pipes from the left and right exhaust manifolds, and then modifies the fuel injector base pulse width to inject more or less fuel, depending on the need.
BASIC OPERATION
A high voltage from the oxygen sensor (high voltage in this case means between 0.6 - 1.0 volt) indicates a rich condition and the ECU responds by reducing the injector pulse width (lean command) to reduce the quantity of fuel injected. A low voltage (between 0.1 - 0.4 volt) indicates a lean condition and the ECU responds by increasing the injector pulse width (rich command).
SELF DIAGNOSIS
Under normal conditions, the voltage signal varies between 0.3 - 0.6 volts. If the voltage becomes fixed, the ECU will set a trouble code for whichever side failed. Various problems in addition to a defective oxygen sensor can cause the ECU to detect a malfunction in this system and set a trouble code. Some of these problems include:
^ Air leak in vacuum hoses or emission component
^ Contaminated oxygen sensor
^ Fuel injection system faulty
^ Ignition system misfire
^ Wiring harness open or short circuit
^ ECU faulty
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.