- Oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Oxygen sensor heater
- Catalytic converter (TWC)
Caution
Note
1. The OBD system detects the malfunction.
2. The Drive Mode procedure is not completed correctly.
PCM Adaptive Memory Procedure Drive Mode
Note
1. Start the engine and warm it up completely.
2. Verify all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
3. Perform no load racing at the engine speed shown in the graph, then idle the engine for more than 30 s
after the cooling fan is stopped. If possible, monitor RPM PID for engine speed and FAN1 PID for cooling fan condition during this procedure.
4. Turn ignition key off then on again.
5. Access to RFC FLAG PID to confirm PCM adaptive memory condition. If RFCFLAG PID is ON, PCM Adaptive Memory Procedure Drive is completed.
6. If RFCFLAGPID is still OFF, go back to Step 1.
HO2S Heater, HO2S, and TWC Repair Verification Drive Mode
1. Access to RFCFLAG PID to confirm PCM adaptive memory condition. If RFCFLAG PID is OFF, perform PCM Adaptive Memory Procedure Drive first.
2. If RFCFLAG PID is ON, start the engine and warm it up completely.
3. Verify all accessory loads (A/C, headlights, blower fan, rear window defroster) are off.
4. Drive the vehicle as shown in the graph; first drive in zone O, then A or B, followed by C or D, finally E or F. Driving condition before the constant speed driving is not specified.
For MTX
For ATX
5. Stop vehicle and access to ON BOARD SYSTEM READINESS menu of GENERIC OBD FUNCTION to inspect the Drive Mode completion condition. If completed, RFC changes from NO to YES.
6. If not completed, turn the ignition key to OFF, then go back to Step 4.
7. Access DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS menu of GENERIC OBD FUNCTIONS to inspect the monitor results. If MEAS are not within the specification, repair has not completed.
8. Verify no DTC is available.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Driver Air Bag
The driver's air bag is mounted in the steering wheel.
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force,
the driver's air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver's
head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering wheel. For more d ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Crash zone sensor removal/installation
Warning
Handling the crash zone sensor improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag
module and pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG
SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS before handling the crash zone sensor. (See SERVICE
WARNINGS.)
1. Turn the ignition switch to LO ...