Mazda RX-8 Manual page 70

Remove all accessory belts.
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage
•
(overheat etc.), do not crank engine
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for a long time after removing
accessory belts.
Crank the engine.
Does the engine crank?
Remove starter.
Install a wrench to the eccentric pulley
bolt.
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Turn the eccentric shaft clockwise.
Will the eccentric shaft turn?
NOTE:
The following test should be
•
performed on AT only. For MT, go
to the next step.
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the
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DLC-2.
Access TR PID.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
Does TR PID indicate P/N when selecting
the P or N position?
Perform fuel injector operation inspection.
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(See Fuel Injector Operation Inspection .)
Does fuel injector operate properly?
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Inspect the accessory parts for
excessive mechanical resistance
Yes
and repair or replace the
malfunctioning parts.
No Go to the next step.
Inspect internal parts of the starter
for malfunction and repair or
replace the malfunctioning parts.
Yes
(See Starter Inner Parts Inspection
.)
Overhaul the engine and repair or
replace the malfunctioning parts.
No (See BATTERY INSPECTION .)
(See GENERATOR
INSPECTION .)
Yes Go to the next step.
Inspect the adjustment of the TR
switch.
(See TRANSMISSION RANGE
(TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)
No
If the TR switch is adjusted
properly, inspect for an open
circuit between the TR switch and
TCM terminal 1D, 2B or the
starter.
Yes Go to the next step.
Repair or replace the
No malfunctioning part according to
inspection result.
Yes Go to the next step.
(w) RX8-Engine Troubleshooting
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