Fuel Pump Hold Pressure

1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Fuel Pump Hold Pressure
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect fuel inlet hose at fuel rail. Install fuel pressure gauge to fuel inlet hose and plug fuel pressure gauge outlet hose. Reconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Locate data link connector in left side of engine compartment. Connect a jumper wire between data link connector terminals F/P and GND. See Figure. Turn ignition on for 10 seconds to operate fuel pump. Turn ignition off and disconnect jumper wire. Wait 5 minutes and observe fuel pressure. On Miata and 626, fuel pressure should be more than 50 psi (3.5 kg/cm2 ). On Millenia and Protege, fuel pressure should be at least 21 psi (1.5 kg/cm2 ). On all models, if fuel pressure is not as specified, replace fuel pump.
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