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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008RX-8 TOURING, 1.3 N, RC4AELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE)ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONFUEL PUMP SPEED CONTROL OPERATION INSPECTION
2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring, 1.3 N, RC4AEL
Fuel Pump Speed Control Operation Inspection
2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring, 1.3 N, RC4AELSECTION Fuel Pump Speed Control Operation Inspection
- Perform the fuel pump operation inspection.
- Verify that fuel pump relay operation sound is heard, while cranking the engine.
- If operation sound is not heard, inspect the following:
- Fuel pump relay
- Wiring harnesses and connectors (Main relay-fuel pump relay-PCM terminal 4M)
- If operation sound is not heard, inspect the following:
- Remove the fuel-filler cap.
- Verify that the fuel pump unit operation sound frequency at cranking is higher than during idle.
- If it cannot verified, inspect for the following:
- Fuel pump resister
- Fuel pump relay
- Wiring harnesses and connectors (open circuit at fuel pump relay terminal C-fuel pump terminal B)
- If it cannot verified, inspect for the following:
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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.