Visual Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the eccentric shaft position sensor.
- Verify that there are no metal shavings on the sensor.
- If the monitor item condition (reference) is not within the specification even though there is no malfunction, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection". (See CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT INSPECTION .)