Fuel Injector (FS) (RS) Operation Inspection

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Fuel Injector (FS) (RS) Operation Inspection
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  1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  2. Start the engine and let it at idle.
  3. Access the RPM PID.
  4. Verify that the fuel injector control wave is not outputted at the following PCM terminal. (See PCM .)
    • Terminal 2G (front rotor)
    • Terminal 2D (rear rotor)
  5. If the fuel injector control signal is outputted, inspect the following and repair or replace defective parts.
    • MAF sensor
    • TP sensor
    • IAT sensor
  6. Inspect the fuel injector control signal wave profile at the following PCM terminals while the RPM PID is 5,000 RPM or over.Β  (See PCM .)
    • Terminal 2G (front rotor)
    • Terminal 2D (rear rotor)
  7. If not as specified, inspect the following and repair or replace defective parts.

    Front rotor:Β 

    • Open circuit in wiring between fuel injector (FS) terminal A and main relay terminal C
    • Open or short circuit in wiring between fuel injector (FS) terminal B and PCM terminal 2G
    • Open or short internal circuit of fuel injector (FS)

    Rear rotor:Β 

    • Open circuit in wiring between fuel injector (RS) terminal A and main relay terminal C
    • Open or short circuit in wiring between fuel injector (RS) terminal B and PCM terminal 2D
    • Open or short internal circuit or fuel injector (RS)
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