Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 744

Does the APV control operate
properly?
21 Disconnect the vacuum hose
between the purge solenoid valve
and the intake manifold at the
quick release connector.
Plug the opening end of the
vacuum hose.
Drive the vehicle.
Does the engine condition
improve?
22 Inspect the ignition timing.
(See ENGINE TUNE-UP [13B-
MSP].)
Does the ignition timing operate
properly?
23 Perform the Metering Oil Pump
Control Inspection.
(See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATION INSPECTION [13B-
MSP].)
Does the metering oil pump
control operate properly?
24 Inspect the engine compression.
(See COMPRESSION INSPECTION
[13B-MSP].)
Is it normal?
Yes Inspect if the purge solenoid valve sticks open
mechanically.
Inspect the evaporative emission control system.
No Go to the next step.
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the
inspection results.
Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the
inspection results.
Yes Inspect the following:
Internal transmission components (AT)
Torque converter clutch control (AT)
Shift point (AT)
Clutch (MT)
Brake system for dragging
Engine mounts
KS
No Go to the next step.