ENGINE COMPRESSION
Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs. Disconnect ignition coil primary wire connector. Hold throttle plate fully open. Crank engine and note compression pressure.
| Application | Minimum psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM | Standard psi (kg/cm 2 ) @ RPM |
| B2500 | (1) | (1) |
| B3000 & B4000 | (1) | (1) |
| Miata | 146 (10.3) @ 300 | 209 (14.7) @ 300 |
| Millenia (2) |
| 2.3L | 121 (8.5) @ 250 | 164 (11.5) @ 250 |
| 2.5L | 132 (9.3) @ 300 | 189 (13.3) @ 300 |
| MPV | (1) | (1) |
| Protege (2) |
| 1.6L | 146 (10.3) @ 300 | 199 (14.0) @ 300 |
| 1.8L | 156 (11.0) @ 300 | 199 (14.0) @ 300 |
| 626 (2) |
| 2.0L | 119 (8.4) @ 300 | 171 (12.0) @ 300 |
| 2.5L | 141 (9.9) @ 250 | 203 (14.3) @ 250 |
| (1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 75 percent of highest compression reading. (2) Difference between cylinders should not be more than 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). |
| (1) | Lowest compression reading should not be less than 75 percent of highest compression reading. |
| (2) | Difference between cylinders should not be more than 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 ). |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
| Application | (1) In. (mm) |
| Miata |
| Intake | .008-.009 (.18-.24) |
| Exhaust | .012-.013 (.30-.34) |
| Millenia 2.3L | .011-.012 (.28-.30) |
| Protege |
| 1.6L | .010-.012 (.25-.30) |
| 1.8L | .009-.012 (.22-.30) |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | .009-.012 (.22-.30) |
| 2.5L |
| Intake | .010-.012 (.25-.30) |
| Exhaust | .011-.013 (.27-.34) |
| All Others | (2) |
| (1) Adjust valves with engine cold. (2) Engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable. |
| (1) | Adjust valves with engine cold. |
| (2) | Engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable. |
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
| B2500, B3000 & B4000 | (1) | (1) |
| Miata | (1) | 8240-12360 |
| Millenia | .49-.73 | 20,000-31,000 |
| Protege | (1) | (1) |
| MPV | .45-.55 | 11,500-15,500 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | .45-.55 | 11,500-15,500 |
| 2.5L | .45-.55 | 11,500-15,500 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
| Application | Ohms @ 68°F (20°C) |
| B2500, B3000 & B4000 | 300-800 |
| Miata | (1) |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L | 950-1250 |
| 2.5L | 520-580 |
| MPV | 315-385 |
| Protege | 500-600 |
| 626 | 520-580 |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
On B2500, B3000 and B4000, high tension wire resistance should measure 22,900 ohms per 3.28 feet (1.0M) at 68°F (20°C). On all other models, high tension wire resistance should measure 16,000 ohms per 3.28 feet (1.0M) at 68°F (20°C).
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK No. |
| B2500 | (1) AWSF-32F |
| B3000 | (1) AWSF-32PP |
| B4000 | (1) AGSF-22PP |
| Miata | BKR5E-11 |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L | PZFR5F or PZFR6F |
| 2.5L | ZFR5F-11 or ZFR6F-11 |
| MPV | (1) AWSF-32F |
| Protege |
| 1.6L | ZFR5F-11 or ZFR6F-11 |
| 1.8L | BKR5E-11 or BKR6E-11 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | BKR5E-11 or BKR6E-11 |
| 2.5L | (2) PKJ16CR8 or PKJ20CR8 |
| (1) Motorcraft spark plug number. (2) Nippon Denso spark plug number. |
| (1) | Motorcraft spark plug number. |
| (2) | Nippon Denso spark plug number. |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| B2500, B3000 | .42-.46 (1.1-1.2) | 7-14 (9-20) |
| B4000 | .52-.56 (1.3-1.4) | 10-14 (14-20) |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L | .028-.031 (.7-.8) | 11-16 (15-22) |
| 2.5L | .040-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 11-16 (15-22) |
| MPV | .52-.56 (1.3-1.4) | 7-14 (9-20) |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | .040-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 11-16 (15-22) |
| 2.5L | .028-.031 (.7-.8) | 11-16 (15-22) |
| All Others | .040-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 11-16 (15-22) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
FIRING ORDER
Firing Order & Coil Packs (B2500). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Coil Packs (B2500)
Firing Order & Coil Pack (B3000 & B4000). Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Coil Pack (B3000 & B4000)
Firing Order & Coil Packs (Miata 1.8L). Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Coil Packs (Miata 1.8L)
Firing Order (Millenia 2.3L). Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Firing Order (Millenia 2.3L)
Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Millenia 2.5L). Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation (Millenia 2.5L)
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Firing Order & Coil Pack (MPV 2.5L)
Firing Order & Coil Pack (626 2.0L). Scheme 7
Scheme 7: Firing Order & Coil Pack (626 2.0L)
Firing Order & Coil Pack (626 2.5L). Scheme 8
Scheme 8: Firing Order & Coil Pack (626 2.5L)
Firing Order & Coils (Protege 1.6L). Scheme 9
Scheme 9: Firing Order & Coils (Protege 1.6L)
Firing Order & Coil Pack (Protege 1.8L). Scheme 10
Scheme 10: Firing Order & Coil Pack (Protege 1.8L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | Man. Trans. | (1) Auto. Trans. |
| B2500 & B3000 | 10 @ Idle | 10 @ Idle |
| B4000 | 8-10 @ Idle | 8-10 @ Idle |
| Miata | 9-11@ 800 | 9-11@ 800 |
| Millenia |
| 2.3 | N/A | 6-8 @ 650 |
| 2.5 | N/A | 9-11 @ 650 |
| MPV (2) | N/A | 4-16 @ Idle |
| Protege | 9-11 @ 750 | 9-11 @ 750 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | 6-18 @ 550-850 | 6-18 @ 500-800 |
| 2.5L | 4-16 @ 550-750 | 4-16 @ 550-750 |
| (1) Place automatic transmission in Park. (2) Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. (Scheme 11) |
| (1) | Place automatic transmission in Park. |
| (2) | Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND of data link connector. (Scheme 11) |
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
Scheme 11
FUEL PUMP
Note. Fuel pump performance measures fuel pressure, not regulated fuel pressure.
| Application | Pressure psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| B2500, B3000 & B4000 | 55-71 (3.8-5.0) |
| Miata | 92 (6.5) |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L | 92-116 (6.5-8.2) |
| 2.5L | 71-92 (5.0-6.5) |
| MPV | 85-110 (6.0-8.0) |
| Protege | 64-92 (4.5-6.5) |
| 626 | 71-92 (5.0-6.5) |
| Application | At Idle W/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) | At Idle W/O Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 ) |
| B2500, B3000 & B4000 | (1) | (1) |
| Miata | 53-61 (3.7-4.3) | (1) |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L | N/A | 41-48 (2.8-3.4) |
| 2.5L | N/A | 38-45 (2.7-3.2) |
| MPV | 45-51 (3.1-3.6) | 55-61 (3.8-4.3) |
| Protege | 30-36 (2.1-2.6) | 38-45 (2.7-3.2) |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | 30-38 (2.1-2.7) | 36-46 (2.6-3.3) |
| 2.5L | 30-36 (2.1-2.6) | 38-45 (2.7-3.2) |
| (1) Information not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Information not available from manufacturer. |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | Ohms |
| B2500, B3000 & B4000 | 11-18 |
| Miata, Protege & 626 | 12-16 |
| Millenia | 13.8 |
| MPV | 14.5 |
INJECTOR RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE
Note. Idle mixture is not adjustable. If idle mixture is incorrect, see appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.
| Application | Man. Trans. RPM | (1) Auto. Trans. RPM |
| B2500 | (2) | (2) |
| B3000 | 825-875 | 875-925 |
| B4000 | 800-850 | 725-775 |
| Miata | 750-850 | 750-850 |
| Millenia | N/A | 600-700 |
| MPV | N/A | 700-800 |
| Protege | 650-750 | 700-800 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | 550-850 | 500-800 |
| 2.5L | 550-750 | 550-750 |
| (1) Place automatic transmission in Park. (2) Information is not available from manufacturer. |
| (1) | Place automatic transmission in Park. |
| (2) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY (MILLENIA & 626 2.5L)
| Test Condition (1) | Continuity Between Terminals "C" & "D" |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L |
| .008" (.19 mm) | Yes |
| .015" (.37 mm) | No |
| 2.5L |
| .006" (.15 mm) | Yes |
| .020" (.50 mm) | No |
| 626 |
| 2.5L |
| .006" (.15 mm) | Yes |
| .020" (.50 mm) | No |
| (1) Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. |
| (1) | Insert feeler gauge of specified thickness between throttle lever and throttle stop screw. |
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY (MILLENIA & 626 2.5L)
Scheme 12
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE (PROTEGE & 626)
| Test Condition (1) | (2) Ohms |
| Protege |
| 1.6L | 2500-6000 |
| 1.8L | 4000-6000 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L | 4000-6000 |
| 2.5L | 2500-5000 |
| (1) With throttle closed. (2) Between Terminals "A" & "C". (Scheme 12) |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE (PROTEGE & 626)
Scheme 13
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE (B2500, B3000 & B4000)
| Throttle Valve Position (Degrees) (1) | (2) PID Voltage |
| 0 | .65 |
| 10 | .97 |
| 20 | 1.44 |
| 30 | 1.90 |
| 40 | 2.37 |
| 50 | 2.84 |
| 60 | 3.31 |
| 70 | 3.78 |
| 80 | 4.24 |
| (1) TP sensor is not adjustable. (2) Check sensor voltage using New Generation Star (49 T088 0A0) scan tool connected to data link connector 2 located under left side of instrument panel, right of steering column. |
| (1) | TP sensor is not adjustable. |
| (2) | Check sensor voltage using New Generation Star (49 T088 0A0) scan tool connected to data link connector 2 located under left side of instrument panel, right of steering column. |
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR VOLTAGE (B2500, B3000 & B4000)
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE (MIATA, MILLENIA, PROTEGE & 626)
| ECM/PCM Wire Color (1) | Closed Throttle Volts | Wide Open Throttle Volts |
| Miata |
| Green/Black (3E) | .1-1.1 | 3.0-4.6 |
| Millenia |
| 2.3L |
| Yellow (3B) | .1-1.1 | 2.8-4.5 |
| 2.5L |
| Yellow/Red (3B) | .1-1.0 | 2.8-4.5 |
| Protege |
| 1.6L |
| Blue/Yellow (3D) | .1-1.1 | 3.0-4.6 |
| 1.8L |
| Blue/Yellow (3F) | .1-1.1 | 3.0-4.6 |
| 626 |
| 2.0L |
| Violet/Yellow (89) | .3-0.7 | 3.4-5.3 |
| 2.5L |
| Violet/Yellow (89) | .3-1.0 | 2.8-4.5 |
| (1) Measure voltage between ground and ECM/PCM terminal No. in parentheses. |
| (1) | Measure voltage between ground and ECM/PCM terminal No. in parentheses. |
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE (MIATA, MILLENIA, PROTEGE & 626)