Mazda RX8 - Page 20

Yes
Repair or replace the wiring
harnesses and connectors.
5
Inspect the following wiring harnesses
and connectors for an open or short circuit:
• Between coil terminal A and
keyless control module terminal 3F
• Between coil terminal B and
keyless control module terminal 3E
Are there any malfunctions?
No Go to the next step.
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring
harnesses and connectors.
6
Inspect the following wiring harnesses
and connectors for an open or short circuit:
• Between keyless control module
terminal 3A and PCM terminal 4V
• Between keyless control module
terminal 3B and PCM terminal 4S
Are there any malfunctions?
No Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
7
Is there continuity between PCM terminal
5A and the starter relay with the clutch
pedal depressed (MT), P or N position
(AT)?
No
Repair or replace the wiring
harness.
Yes Go to the next step.
8
Inspect the following:
• Battery connection
• Battery condition
• Transmission is in Park or Neutral.
(AT)
• Clutch is fully depressed. (MT)
• Fuses
Are all the items normal?
No
Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 8.
Yes Go to the next step.
9
Is a clicking sound heard from the starter
when the ignition switch is turned to the
START position?
No Go to Step 14.
Yes Go to the next step.
10
Inspect starting system.
(See STARTER INSPECTION .)
Is starting system normal?
No
Repair or replace components if
required.
Yes Go to Step 14.
11
Install a wrench or equivalent to the
eccentric pulley bolt.
Turn the eccentric shaft clockwise.
Will the eccentric shaft turn?
No Go to the next step.
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