2004 Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Oscilloscope Patterns and Waveforms

Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)

NOTE: The duty ratio for the wave pattern can vary with the control conditions. Therefore determine comprehensively where the malfunction occurs among the input systems, output systems, and the PCM.

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Throttle control (+)
- Terminal connected: 1B (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 0.4 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Ignition switch at ON

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Throttle control (-)
- Terminal connected1 C (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: As soon as the accelerator pedal is fully released from the fully depressed position while the ignition switch is at ON (engine off).

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Front HO2S heater control
- Terminal connected:1 V (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 50 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

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Fuel injector (FS, RS) control
- Terminal connected:
FS: 2G (+) - Negative battery terminal
RS: 2D (+) - Negative battery terminal

- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Racing after warm-up (no load)

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Field coil control (Generator)
- Terminal connected: 21 (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 0.5 V/DIV (Y): 1 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

Fuel injector (FP1, RP1) control

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- Terminal connected:
FP1: 2M (+) - Negative battery terminal
RP1: 2J (+) - Negative battery terminal

- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 10 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

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- Terminal connected:
FP1: 2M (+) - Negative battery terminal
RP1: 2J (+) - Negative battery terminal

- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 10 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Cranking while the engine is cold. (ECT: Approx. 20 °C {68 °F})

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Purge control
- Terminal connected:2P (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 20 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

NOTE: Purge control might not be activated depending on the engine conditions.

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Generator output voltage
- Terminal connected: 2T (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y): 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

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Eccentric shaft position sensor
- Terminal connected: 2U (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y): 5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

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Metering oil pump control 1
- Terminal connected: 2W (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Just after the ignition switch is off after warm-up (no load)

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Metering oil pump control 2
- Terminal connected: 2AB (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Just after the ignition switch is off after warm-up (no load)

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Metering oil pump control 3
- Terminal connected: 2 V (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Just after the ignition switch is off after warm-up (no load)

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Metering oil pump control 4
- Terminal connected: 2Y (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 2 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Just after the ignition switch is off after warm-up (no load)

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Ignition coil (L/F, L/R, T/F, T/R)
- Terminal connected:
L/F: 2AA (+) - Negative battery terminal
L/R: 2Z (+) - Negative battery terminal
T/F: 2AD (+) - Negative battery terminal
T/R: 2AC (+) - Negative battery terminal

- Oscilloscope setting: 2 V/DIV (Y): 10 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Idling after warm-up (no load)

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Fuel injector (FP2, RF2) control
- Terminal connected:
FP2: 3A (+) - Negative battery terminal
RP2: 3D (+) - Negative battery terminal

- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 5 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Racing after warm-up (no load)

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APV motor control (+)
- Terminal connected: 3G (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 20 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Engine speed 6,250 rpm or more after warm-up (approx. 2 s after the APV remains open)

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APV motor control (-)
- Terminal connected: 3J (+) - Negative battery terminal
- Oscilloscope setting: 5 V/DIV (Y): 20 ms/DIV (X), DC range
- Measurement condition: Within 20 s from 2 s after the accelerator is released from the engine speed at 6,250 rpm or more after warm-up.
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