Mazda RX-8 Instruction manual

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2011 - RX-8

General Information

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

UNITS

SERVICE CAUTIONS

INSTALLATION OF RADIO SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

JACKING POSITIONS, VEHICLE LIFT (2 SUPPORTS) AND SAFETY STAND (RIGID RACK) POSITIONS

TOWING

TIEDOWN HOOK

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATIONS

SAE STANDARDS

ABBREVIATIONS

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

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UNITS

Electric current A (ampere)

Electric power W (watt)

Electric resistanceohm

Electric voltage V (volt)

Length mm (millimeter)

in (inch)

Negative pressure

kPa (kilo pascal)

mmHg (millimeters of mercury)

inHg (inches of mercury)

Positive pressure

kPa (kilo pascal)

kgf/cm2(kilogram force per square centimeter)

psi (pounds per square inch)

Number of

revolutions rpm (revolutions per minute)

N·m (Newton meter)

Torque

kgf·m (kilogram force meter)

kgf·cm (kilogram force centimeter)

ft·lbf (foot pound force)

in·lbf (inch pound force)

Volume

L (liter)

US qt (U.S. quart)

Imp qt (Imperial quart)

ml (milliliter)

cc (cubic centimeter)

cu in (cubic inch)

fl oz (fluid ounce)

Weight g (gram)

oz (ounce)

Conversion to SI Units (Système International d'Unités)

All numerical values in this manual are based on SI units. Numbers shown in conventional

units are converted from these values.

Rounding Off

Converted values are rounded off to the same number of places as the SI unit value. For

example, if the SI unit value is 17.2 and the value after conversion is 37.84, the converted

value will be rounded off to 37.8.

Upper and Lower Limits

When the data indicates upper and lower limits, the converted values are rounded down if

the SI unit value is an upper limit and rounded up if the SI unit value is a lower limit.

Therefore, converted values for the same SI unit value may differ after conversion. For

example, consider 2.7 kgf/cm2in the following specifications:

210—260 kPa {2.1—2.7 kgf/cm2, 30—38 psi}

270—310 kPa {2.7—3.2 kgf/cm2, 39—45 psi}

The actual converted values for 2.7 kgf/cm2are 264 kPa and 38.4 psi. In the first

specification, 2.7 is used as an upper limit, so the converted values are rounded down to

260 and 38. In the second specification, 2.7 is used as a lower limit, so the converted

values are rounded up to 270 and 39.

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) CODE

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

JM1 FE1*2*B# 400001—

JM1 FE1*4*B# 400001—

JM1 FE1*M*B# 400001—

JM1 FE1*P*B# 400001—

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SAE STANDARDS

In accordance with new regulations, SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standard

names and abbreviations are now used in this manual. The table below lists the names

and abbreviations that have been used in Mazda manuals up to now and their SAE

equivalents.

SAE Standard Remark SAE Standard Remark

Abbreviation Name Abbreviation Name

AP Accelerator Pedal MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp

APP Accelerator Pedal Position MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure

ACL Air Cleaner MAF sensor Mass Air Flow Sensor

A/C Air Conditioning MFL Multiport Fuel Injection

A/F sensor Air Fuel Ratio Sensor OBD On–board Diagnostic System

BARO Barometric Pressure OL Open Loop

B+ Battery Positive Voltage OC Oxidation Catalytic Converter

CMP sensor Camshaft Position Sensor O2S Oxygen sensor

CAC Charge Air Cooler PNP Park/Neutral Position

CLS Closed Loop System PSP Power Steering Pressure

CTP Closed Throttle Position PCM Powertrain Control Module #3

CPP Clutch Pedal Position

PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air

Injection Pulsed injection

CIS Continuous Fuel Injection

System

CKP sensor Crankshaft Position

Sensor

AIR Secondary Air Injection Injection with air

pumpDLC Data Link Connector

DTM Diagnostic Test Mode #1

DTC Diagnostic Test Code(s) SAPV Secondary Air Pulse Valve

DI Distributor Ignition SFI Sequential Multiport Fuel

Injection

DLI Distributorless Ignition

EI Electronic Ignition #2 3GR Third Gear

ECT Engine Coolant

Temperature TWC Three Way Catalytic

Converter

EM Engine Modification TB Throttle Body

EVAP Evaporative Emission TP sensor Throttle Position Sensor

EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation TCC Torque Converter Clutch

FC Fan Control TCM Transmission (Transaxle)

Control Module

FF Flexible Fuel

4GR Fourth Gear TR Transmission (Transaxle)

Range

GEN Generator TC Turbocharger

GND Ground VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor

HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor With

heater

VR Voltage Regulator

VAF sensor Volume Air Flow Sensor

IAC Idle Air Control WU-TWC Warm Up Three Way

Catalytic Converter #4

IAT Intake Air Temperature

KS Knock Sensor WOT Wide Open Throttle

#1: Diagnostic trouble codes depend on the diagnostic test mode.

#2: Controlled by the PCM

#3: Device that controls engine and powertrain

#4: Directly connected to exhaust manifold

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Range of Topics

This manual contains procedures for performing all required service operations. The procedures are divided into the following five basic

operations:

Removal/Installation

Disassembly/Assembly

Replacement

Inspection

Adjustment

Simple operations which can be performed easily just by looking at the vehicle (i.e., removal/installation of parts, jacking, vehicle lifting,

cleaning of parts, and visual inspection) have been omitted.

Service Procedure

Inspection, adjustment

Inspection and adjustment procedures are divided into steps. Important points regarding the location and contents of the procedures are

explained in detail and shown in the illustrations.

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