Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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Problem index

Will not crank
PageG-4
Cranks slowly
PageG-4
Discharged battery
PageG-5
Misfire
PageG-5

Will not crank

1
Will not crank
2
Check 1: Check if engine cranks with fully charged battery
YES
Check charging system (Refer to page G-7)
NO
3
Check if click is heard from starter magnetic switch when ignition turned to START
NO
Check ignition switch (Refer to page T-21) and starter interlock switch (Refer to page G-29)
YES
4
Check starting system (Refer to page G-23)

Cranks slowly

1
Cranks slowly
2
Check 1: Check if engine cranks with fully charged battery
NO
Check starting system (Refer to page G-23)
YES
3
Check charging system (Refer to page G-7)

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