Visual Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
- Remove the CMP sensor. (See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Verify that there are no metal shavings on the sensor.
- If the monitor item condition/specification (reference) is not within the specification even though there is no malfunction, carry out the CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .