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2003 Mazda 6 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Barometric Pressure Sensor: Testing and Inspection
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE (BARO) SENSOR INSPECTION
NOTE:
- Perform the following inspection only when directed.
- The following vacuum values are indicated by relative pressure from the BARO sensor.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Select BARO on the WDS or equivalent.
4. Verify that the BARO PID (pressure) and barometric pressure are practically equal.
- If not as verified, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If there is no open or short circuit, replace the BARO sensor.
- If as verified, go to next step.
5. Apply vacuum of -25.0 kPa {-187 mmHg, -7.38 inHg} to the BARO sensor, and verify that the BARO variation from that of Step 4 is approx. 25.0 kPa {187 mmHg, 7.38 inHg}.
- If not as verified, perform the "Circuit Open/Short inspection".
- If there is no open or short circuit, replace the BARO sensor.
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector.
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short. (Continuity check)
Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the harness.
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 1G
- BARO sensor terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 2H
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and PCM terminal 2K
Short circuit
- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the harness.
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and power supply
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and body GND
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and body GND
NOTE:
- Perform the following inspection only when directed.
- The following vacuum values are indicated by relative pressure from the BARO sensor.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Select BARO on the WDS or equivalent.
4. Verify that the BARO PID (pressure) and barometric pressure are practically equal.
- If not as verified, perform the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
- If there is no open or short circuit, replace the BARO sensor.
- If as verified, go to next step.
5. Apply vacuum of -25.0 kPa {-187 mmHg, -7.38 inHg} to the BARO sensor, and verify that the BARO variation from that of Step 4 is approx. 25.0 kPa {187 mmHg, 7.38 inHg}.
- If not as verified, perform the "Circuit Open/Short inspection".
- If there is no open or short circuit, replace the BARO sensor.
Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector.
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short. (Continuity check)
Open circuit
- If there is no continuity, the circuit is open. Repair or replace the harness.
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 1G
- BARO sensor terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 2H
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and PCM terminal 2K
Short circuit
- If there is continuity, the circuit is shorted. Repair or replace the harness.
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and power supply
- BARO sensor terminal C (harness-side) and body GND
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and power supply
- BARO sensor terminal A (harness-side) and body GND
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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