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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard

Diagnostic procedure

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION Diagnostic procedure
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DTC P2258 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (AIR system related) been recorded?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS 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 repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT AIR PUMP RELAY CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect the AIR pump relay connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 7.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT AIR PUMP RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY 
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Measure the voltage between AIR pump relay terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
  • Is the voltage B+  ?
 Yes Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to power supply, then go to Step 7.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT AIR PUMP RELAY 
 Yes Replace the AIR pump relay, then go to Step 7.
(See RELAY LOCATION .)
No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect the PCM connector.
  • Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
7 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P2258 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Leave the vehicle in a place that is at a temperature of approx. 25 °C {77 °F}  for more than 6 hours. 
  • Start the engine.
  • Verify the SAIR_EVAL PID to Yes.
    • If not, leave the vehicle again.
  • Is the PENDING CODE same as DTC present?
 Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
8 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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