Visual Inspection
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
- Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
- Remove the resonance chamber and air cleaner assembly for easier access. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the CMP sensor.
- Remove the CMP sensor. (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Verify that there are no metal shavings on the CMP sensor.
- If there is a malfunction, remove any metal shavings that are adhearing.