Mazda MX-5 Miata / Grand Touring. Manual — part 93

Fig. 21: Purge Solenoid Valve & PCM Connector
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Open Circuit

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If there is no continuity, there is an open circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

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Purge solenoid valve terminal A and PCM terminal 2C

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Purge solenoid valve terminal B and main relay

Short Circuit

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If there is continuity, there is a short circuit. Repair or replace the wiring harness.

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Purge solenoid valve terminal A and power supply

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Purge solenoid valve terminal A and body ground

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Purge solenoid valve terminal B and body ground

EGR VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]

1. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)

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4. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [LF] .)

5. Remove the service hole cover.

1. Remove the suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side). (See FRONT SUSPENSION

TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

2. Remove the wiper arm: (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Remove the side cowl grille. (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

5. Move the cooler pipe No.3 and heater pipe slightly out of the way.

Fig. 22: Identifying Heater Pipe & Cooler Pipe No. 3
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6. Remove the service hole cover.

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Fig. 23: View Of Service Hole Cover (With Torque Specifications)
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6. Remove the harness bracket.

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Fig. 24: View Of Harness Bracket
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7. Disconnect the heater hose and move the heater pipe slightly out of the way.

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2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Emission System - MX-5 Miata