Fuel Pressure
- Disconnect circuit opening relay. See CIRCUIT OPENING RELAY LOCATIONS
table.
- To bleed down fuel in system, start engine (if possible) and allow to die. Connect pressure gauge to fuel line at fuel filter. Reconnect circuit opening relay.
- On Navajo, install EFI Pressure Gauge (T80L-9974-B) to relief valve. Relief valve is located on fuel supply manifold.
- Turn ignition on. Using a jumper wire, connect terminals of Yellow fuel pump check connector together. See FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR (YELLOW) LOCATIONS
table. On Miata, MX-3, Protege, 323 and 929, jump test connector terminals Fp and ground. If pump runs, check fuel pump circuit and circuit opening relay.
FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR (YELLOW) LOCATIONS
| Application |
Location |
| B2600i, Miata, MX-6, 323 & 626 |
On Firewall, Near Windshield Wiper Motor |
| MPV |
Near Airflow Sensor |
| Navajo |
At Right Inner Fender Panel |
- If possible, start engine. Check fuel pressure with vacuum connected to and disconnected from pressure regulator. See REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE (FUEL INJECTION)
table. Turn engine off and disconnect jumper wire at fuel pump check connector. Wait 10 minutes and ensure residual pressure is at least 21 psi (1.5 kg/cm2
).
- Operate fuel pump by jumpering fuel pump test connector. Check fuel pump performance. Pinch hose between pressure gauge and fuel filter. DO NOT
hold longer than necessary to check pressure. See the FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE table below. If pump does not meet specifications, check fuel pump circuits, fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel filter or replace fuel pump.
FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE
| Application |
Pressure |
| Navajo |
|
| All Others |
64-92 psi (4.5-6.5 kg/cm2
) |
REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE (FUEL INJECTION)
| Application |
At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm2
) |
At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm2
) |
| B2200 (PFI) & B2600i |
28-37 (2.0-2.6) |
38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| Miata |
31-38 (2.2-2.7) |
38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| MPV |
30-37 (2.1-2.6) |
38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| MX-3, Protege & 323 |
30-37 (2.1-2.6) |
38-46 (2.7-3.2) |
| MX-6 & 626 |
27-33 (1.9-2.3) |
34-40 (2.4-2.8) |
| Navajo |
|
|
| 929 |
31-38 (2.2-2.7) |
38-46 (2.7-3.2) |