Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2374

(See BATTERY INSPECTION [13B-
MSP].)
Is it normal?
INSPECT GENERATOR
3
Inspect the generator.
(See GENERATOR INSPECTION
[13B-MSP].)
Is it normal?
INSPECT WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS
4
CAUSED BY POOR CONNECTION OF EPS
CONTROL MODULE OR PIN DEFORMATION
Turn the ignition switch off.
Inspect connection of the EPS
control module and wiring harness.
Disconnect the EPS control module
connector.
Inspect whether malfunction is
caused by bent or poorly
connected EPS control module
connector pin.
Are the connector connection,
connector pins, and wiring harness
normal?
INSPECT EPS CONTROL MODULE POWER
5
SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
Disconnect the battery positive
terminal.
Inspect for continuity between EPS
control module terminal 2P and
ground.
Is there continuity?
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
6
Make sure to reconnect all
disconnected connectors.
Clear the DTC from the memory.
(See ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS.)
No Repair or replace the battery, then go to Step
6.
(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[13B-MSP].)
YesGo to the next step.
No Repair or replace the generator, then go to
Step 6.
(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
[13B-MSP].)
YesGo to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunction connector
wiring harness, then go to Step 6.
YesRepair or replace the wiring harness for short
to ground between EPS control module
terminal 2P and ground, then go to Step 6.
No Go to the next step.
YesReplace the EPS control module, then go to
the next step.
(See EPS CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No Go to the next step.