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Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 256

 

 

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 

DTC P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0316 (MZI-3.7) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 

DTC P0305

P0305: Cylinder No.5 misfire detected

DTC P0306

P0306: Cylinder No.6 misfire detected

DTC P0316

P0316: Misfire detected on startup (first 1000 revolutions)

DETECTION 

CONDITION 

The PCM monitors the crankshaft position sensor input signal interval time. The 
PCM calculates the change of the interval time for each cylinder. If the change of 
interval time exceeds the pre-programmed criteria, the PCM detects a misfire in 
the corresponding cylinder, when the engine is running, the PCM counts the 
number of misfires that occurred at 200 crankshaft revolutions and 1,000 
crankshaft revolutions and calculates the misfire ratio for each crankshaft 
revolution. If the ratio exceeds the pre-programmed criteria, the PCM determines 
that a misfire, which can damage the catalytic converter or affect emission 
performance, has occurred.  

POSSIBLE 

CAUSE 

Spark plug malfunction  

Ignition system malfunction  

Ignition coil malfunction  

Fuel injector malfunction  

Air suction in intake air system (between dynamic chamber and cylinder head)  

Inadequate engine compression due to engine internal malfunction  

Related connector or terminal malfunction  

Related wiring harness malfunction  

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN 
RECORDED
  

Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded? 

Yes Go to the next step.

No

Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the 

repair order, then go to the next step.

2

VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION 
AVAILABILITY
  

Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line 
repair information availability.  

Is any related Service Bulletins available?  

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to 
the available Service Bulletins. 

If the vehicle is not repaired, go to 
the next step.  

No

Go to the next step.

3

VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR 
STORED DTCs
  

Turn the ignition switch off then to the ON 
position (Engine off).  

Verify related pending code or stored DTCs.  

Are other DTCs present?  

Yes

Go to the appropriate DTC 
troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE 
[MZI-3.7]
.)

No

Go to the next step.

 

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4

VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS 
(KEY TO ON/IDLE)
  

Access APP1, APP2, APP3, ECT, IAT, MAF, 
RPM TP_REL and VSS PIDs using the M-
MDS. (See PCM INSPECTION [MZI-
3.7]
 .)  

Is there any signal that is far out of 
specification when the ignition switch is in 
the ON position and the engine runs at idle?  

Yes

Inspect the suspected circuit or part or 
both according to inspection results. 
Then go to Step 13. (See PCM 
INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]
 .)

No

Go to the next step.

5

VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS 
UNDER TROUBLE CONDITION
  

Inspect the same PIDs as in Step 4 when 
simulating the FREEZE FRAME DATA 
condition.  

Is there any signal which causes drastic 
changes?  

Yes

Inspect the suspected circuit or part or 
both according inspection results. Then 
go to Step 13. (See PCM INSPECTION 
[MZI-3.7]
 .)

No

Go to the next step.

6

INSPECT SPARK PLUG CONDITION  

Turn the ignition switch off.  

Remove the spark plug from the suspected 
cylinder.  

Check the spark plug condition: 

Cracks  

Excess wear  

Gap  

Wet  

Is any problem found on the spark plug?  

Yes

If the spark plug is wet, fuel 
flooding is suspected. Go to Step 
9.  

If the spark plug has a crack, 
excess wear or improper gap, 
replace the malfunctioning spark 
plug. Then go to Step 13. 

(See CRUISE CONTROL 
SWITCH INSPECTION [MZI-
3.7]
 .) 

No

Go to the next step.

7

INSPECT IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATION 
FOR SUSPECTED CYLINDER
  

Perform the spark test for the suspected 
cylinder. (See ENGINE CONTROL 
SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION 
[MZI-3.7]
 .)  

Are the results of the spark test normal?  

Yes Go to the next step.

No

Replace or replace the malfunctioning 

part according to the spark test results, 

then go to Step 13.

8

INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR WIRING 
HARNESS
  

Remove the intake air system parts.  

Disconnect the fuel injector connector on the 
suspected cylinder.  

Yes Go to the next step.

Inspect the fuel injector wiring harnesses. 

 

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Connect the noid light to the fuel injector 
connector terminals.  

Verify the light dimness during cranking.  

Does the noid light illuminate?  

No

Repair or replace if necessary, then go to 

Step 13.

9

INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR OPERATION  

Remove fuel injector from the suspected 
cylinder. (See FUEL INJECTOR 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] 
.) 

Swap the fuel injector with one from another 
cylinder.  

Start the engine and run it at idle.  

Is there the misfire DTC for the cylinder 
which has a suspected fuel injector?  

Yes

Replace fuel injector, then go to Step 13. 
(See FUEL INJECTOR 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.7]
 .)

No

Go to the next step.

10

INSPECT FOR AIR SUCTION AT INTAKE 
AIR SYSTEM
  

Inspect for air leakage at the following: 

Around the connection of the dynamic 
chamber and the intake manifold  

Around the connection of the intake 
manifold and the cylinder head  

Is air leakage found?  

Yes

Repair or replace the suspected part, then 
go to Step 13.

No

Go to the next step.

11

INSPECT SEALING OF ENGINE COOLANT 
PASSAGE
 

 

WARNING:

Never remove the cooling system cap or 
loosen the radiator drain plug while the 
engine is running, or when the engine and 
radiator are hot. Scalding engine coolant 
and steam may shoot out and cause 
serious injury. It may also damage the 
engine and cooling system.  

Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. 
Even then, be very careful when removing 
the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and 
slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first 
stop. Step back while the pressure 
escapes.  

When you are sure all the pressure is gone, 
press down on the cap using the cloth, turn 
it, and remove it.  

Yes

Air penetrates due to poor sealing of the 
head gasket or other areas between the 
combustion chamber and the engine 
coolant passage. Repair or replace 
malfunctioning parts, then go to Step 13.

 

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DTC P0315 [MZI-3.7] 

DTC P0315 (MZI-3.7) DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES 

Remove the radiator cap.  

Implement the procedure to bleed air from the 
engine coolant, then run the engine at idle.  

Are there any small bubbles which make the 
engine coolant white at filling opening? 

NOTE:

Large bubbles are normal since they 
are remaining air coming from the 
engine coolant passage.  

No

Go to the next step.

12

INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION  

Inspect the engine compression. (See 
COMPRESSION INSPECTION [MZI-
3.7]
 .)  

Is the engine compression normal?  

Yes Go to the next step.

No

Overhaul the engine, then go to the next 

step.

13

VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF MISFIRE 
DTC HAS BEEN COMPLETED
  

Verify that all disconnected connectors are 
reconnected.  

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position 
(Engine off).  

Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using 
the M-MDS.  

Start the engine and run it at idle.  

Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS.  

Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC 
present?  

Yes

Replace the PCM, then go to the next 
step. (See PCM 
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-
3.7]
 .)

No

Go to the next step.

14

VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE  

Perform the "AFTER REPAIR 
PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR 
PROCEDURE [MZI-3.7]
.)  

Are any DTC present?  

Yes

Go to the applicable DTC inspection. 
(See DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7].)

No

Troubleshooting completed.

DTC P0315

CKP system variation not learned

DETECTION 

CONDITION 

The PCM is unable to learn and correct for mechanical inaccuracies in the 
crankshaft pulse wheel tooth spacing. This DTC disables the misfire 

 

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