Download RX8--Engine Troubleshooting

Inspect the fuel injectors for the
following:
15
Yes
(See FUEL INJECTOR
INSPECTION .)
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•
Clogging
Injection amount
Go to the next step.
Replace the fuel injector.
No
(See FUEL INJECTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Are the injectors normal?
Inspect the knock sensor.
16
(See KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
INSPECTION .)
Yes
Replace the knock sensor.
No
Is the knock sensor normal?
Inspect the ignition timing.
17
(See Ignition Timing Inspection .)
Does the ignition timing operate
properly?
18
•
Go to the next step.
Yes
(See KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect the eccentric bypass valve operation and
carbon build-up in the combustion chamber.
(See Engine Workshop Manual.)
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts,
according to the ignition timing inspection results.
Verify test results.
If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or the On-line Repair
Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
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