Mazda 6 Service Manual: On-board diagnostic test
DTCs Reading Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as shown in the figure.
3. Retrieve DTCs by WDS or equivalent.
Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as shown in the figure.
3. Retrieve PENDING TROUBLE CODES
by WDS or equivalent.
Freeze Frame PID Data Access Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as shown in the figure.
3. Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA by WDS or equivalent.
On-Board System Readiness Tests Access Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as shown in the figure.
3. Monitor the OBD systems operating status by WDS or equivalent.
Diagnostic Monitoring Test Results Access Procedure
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect WDS or equivalent to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector located as shown in the figure.
3. Access to the DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS and read the test results by WDS or equivalent.
Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) indication and diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then
diagnose the malfunction according to following ...
Obd drive mode
Performing the Drive Mode inspects the OBD system for proper operation.
The Drive Mode must be performed to ensure that no additional DTCs are
present.
During Drive Mode, the following syst ...
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Front lower arm (rear) inspection
1. Remove the lower arm (rear) from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.
3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a
torque wrench.
If not within the specif ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Service warnings
HANDLING REFRIGERANT
Avoid breathing air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor.
Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Also, due to environmental
concerns, we urge use of recovery/recycling/recharging equipment when
draining R-134a from the air conditioning system. If accide ...