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Fuel Cut Control Unit: Testing and Inspection
1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
Fuel Cut Control Inspection
1. Warm up the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn off the electrical loads and A/C switch.
3. Connect the NGS tester to DLC-2.
4. Select "PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" and press TRIGGER.
5. Select "RPM" and "INJ". Then, press TRIGGER.
6. Press START.
7. Monitor both PIDs while performing the following steps:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal and increase the engine speed to 2,500 rpm.
2. Release the accelerator pedal (brake pedal is not depressed) and verify that the fuel injector duration time is 0 msec., and 2-5 msec. when the engine speed drops below 1,000 rpm.
1. Warm up the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn off the electrical loads and A/C switch.
3. Connect the NGS tester to DLC-2.
4. Select "PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD" and press TRIGGER.
5. Select "RPM" and "INJ". Then, press TRIGGER.
6. Press START.
7. Monitor both PIDs while performing the following steps:
1. Depress the accelerator pedal and increase the engine speed to 2,500 rpm.
2. Release the accelerator pedal (brake pedal is not depressed) and verify that the fuel injector duration time is 0 msec., and 2-5 msec. when the engine speed drops below 1,000 rpm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.