Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1188

INSPECT VSS POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR
OPEN CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
•
(engine off).
Inspect the voltage at VSS connector terminal
•
B.
Is the terminal voltage B+ ?
•
INSPECT VSS GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
CIRCUIT
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
•
position.
5
Inspect for continuity between the VSS
•
(wiring harness-side) terminal C and body
ground.
Is there continuity?
•
INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR
CONNECTION
Disconnect the TCM connector.
•
6
Inspect for poor connection (such as
•
damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
Are the connector and terminals normal?
•
INSPECT VSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
CIRCUIT
Inspect for continuity between the VSS
•
7
(wiring harness-side) terminal A and TCM
(wiring harness-side) terminal 2K.
Is there continuity?
•
INSPECT VSS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT
TO GROUND
Inspect for continuity between the VSS
•
8
(wiring harness-side) terminal A and body
ground.
Is there continuity?
•
9 INSPECT VSS
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then
No
go to Step 10.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then
No
go to Step 10.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the connector and/or
No
terminal, then go to Step 10.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then
No
go to Step 10.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the wiring harness, then
No
go to Step 10.
Yes Go to the next step.
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