RX8--Transmission (Manual & Auto)

Diagnostic procedure

STEP INSPECTION ACTION

Yes Go to the next step.

1

VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN

RECORDED

• Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been
  recorded?

No

Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the

repair order, then go to the next step.

Yes

Perform repair or diagnosis according to the

available repair information.

• If the vehicle is not repaired, 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 repair information
  available?
  No Go to the next step.

Yes Go to step 5.

3

INSPECT ROOM 15 A FUSE

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
  position.


• Inspect ROOM 15 A fuse for malfunction.


• Is it normal?

No

• If ROOM 15 A fuse has been melted, go
  to the next step.


• If ROOM 15 A fuse is not installed
  correctly, install it correctly, then go to
  Step 7.

Yes

Repair or replace the wiring harness and install

new fuse, then go to Step 7.

4

INSPECT MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

TO GROUND

• Disconnect the positive battery cable.


• Inspect for continuity between the ROOM
  15 A fuse terminal and body ground.


• Is there continuity?

No Go to Step 7.

Yes Go to the next step.

5

INSPECT TCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR

CONNECTION

• Disconnect the battery cables.


• Disconnect the TCM connector.


• Inspect for poor connection (such as
  damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).


• Are the connector and terminals normal?

No

Repair or replace the connector and/or

terminal, then go to Step 7.

6 INSPECT B+ CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT Yes Go to the next step.

(w) RX-8 Transmission (Manual & Auto)