Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 209

Diagnostic procedure
STEP
VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 12) HAS BEEN
1
RECORDED
Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) been
recorded?
VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
2
Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line
repair information availability.
Is any related repair information available?
INSPECT MAF/IAT SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR
3 CONNECTION
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor connector.
Inspect for poor connection (such as
damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
INSPECTION
YesGo to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 12) on
the repair order, then go to the next step.
YesPerform repair or diagnosis according to the
available repair information.
If the vehicle is not repaired, go
to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
YesRepair or replace the connector and/or terminals,
then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
ACTION