Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1490

NOTE:
There are several reasons why vehicle or engine vibration could cause an electrical malfunction. Inspect
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the following:
Connectors not fully seated.
Wire harnesses not having full play.
Wires laying across brackets or moving parts.
Wires routed too close to hot parts.
An improperly routed, improperly clamped, or loose harness can cause wiring to become pinched
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between parts.
The connector joints, points of vibration, and places where wiring harnesses pass through the firewall,
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body and other panels are the major areas to be inspected.
Inspection method for switch connectors or wires
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
NOTE:
If the engine starts and runs, perform the following steps at idle.
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3. Access PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.
4. Turn the switch on manually.
5. Slightly shake each connector or wiring harness vertically and horizontally while monitoring the PID.
If the PID value is unstable, inspect for poor connection.
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Inspection method for sensor connectors or wires
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
NOTE:
If the engine starts and runs, perform the following steps at idle.
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3. Access PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.
4. Slightly shake each connector or wiring harness vertically and horizontally while monitoring the PID.
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