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MIATA, Protege & Protege5

NOTE: New Generation Star (NGS) scan tool or equivalent is used to perform following procedures.
  1. Connect scan tool to DLC-2 located under left side of instrument panel. See Fig 2 and Fig 4 . Connect fused jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND at DLC-1 in engine compartment. See Fig 3 .
  2. Ensure idle speed is correct. See IDLE SPEED  under IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE. Connect timing light to high-tension lead No. 1. Start engine and allow it to idle. Check timing. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  table. See Fig 5 .
  3. If ignition timing is not within specification, check CMP, CKP, TP and ECT sensors and transaxle/transmission range switch. See SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MAZDA6, MIATA, MPV, PROTEGE & PROTEGE5 article. If all sensors and switches are okay, replace PCM.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM)

Application With TEN Terminal Grounded Without TEN Terminal Grounded
Miata 9-11 @ 750-850 6-18 @ 750-850
MPV 4-16 @ 700-800 N/A
Protege & Protege5 9-11 @ 650-750 6-18 @ 650-750
Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 (Except Miata, MPV, Protege & Protege5)
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Fig 2: Locating DLC-2 (Miata, MPV, Protege & Protege5)
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Fig 3: Identifying DLC-1 Terminals
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Fig 4: Identifying DLC-2 Terminals
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Fig 5: Locating Ignition Timing Marks (Typical)
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