Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20066 I, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3)ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTIONLOAD COMPENSATION INSPECTION
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Load compensation inspection
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Load compensation inspection
- Start the engine and run it at idle.
- Connect WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Verify that P0506 or P0507 is not displayed.
- If P0506, or P0507 is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE ).
- If P0506, or P0507 is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
- Select the RPM PID.NOTE:
- Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
- Verify that the engine speed is within the specification under each load condition.
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
- A/C switch and related harness
- Fan switch and related harness
- PSP switch and related harness
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
Engine speedΒ
ENGINE SPEED SPECIFICATION
| Load condition | Engine speed (RPM)(1) | |||||||||
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| No load | 650-750 | |||||||||
| E/L operating | 650-750 | |||||||||
| P/S operating | 650-750 | |||||||||
| A/C operating(2) | Refrigerant pressure low(3) | 750-850 | ||||||||
| Refrigerant pressure high(4) | 750-850 | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.