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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2006B2300 L4-2.3L VIN DREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONENGINE OBD II MONITORSOVERVIEW
2006 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L VIN D
Engine OBD II Monitors: Overview
2006 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L VIN DSECTION Overview
ENGINE OBD II MONITORS
The OBD II system monitors virtually all emission control systems and components that can affect tailpipe or evaporative emissions. In most cases, malfunctions must be detected before emissions exceed 1.5 times the applicable 50,000 or 100,000 mile emission standards. If a system or component exceeds emission thresholds or fails to operate within a manufacturer's specifications, a DTC will be stored and the multifunction indicator lamp (MIL) will be illuminated within two driving cycles.
The OBD II system monitors for malfunctions either continuously, regardless of driving mode, or non-continuously, once per drive cycle during specific drive modes. A DTC is stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) keep alive memory (KAM) when a malfunction is initially detected. In most cases the MIL is illuminated after two consecutive drive cycles with the malfunction present.
Once the MIL is illuminated, three consecutive drive cycles without a malfunction detected are required to extinguish the MIL. The DTC is erased after 40 engine warm-up cycles once the MIL is extinguished.
In addition to specifying and standardizing much of the diagnostics and MIL operation, OBD II requires the use of a standard data link connector (DLC), standard communication links and messages, standardized DTCs and terminology. Examples of standard diagnostic information are freeze frame data and inspection maintenance (IM) readiness indicators.
Freeze frame data describes data stored in KAM at the point the malfunction is initially detected. Freeze frame data consists of parameters such as engine rpm and load, state of fuel control, spark, and warm-up status.
Freeze frame data is stored at the time the first malfunction is detected, however, previously stored conditions will be replaced if a fuel or misfire fault is detected. This data is accessible with the WDS or equivalent tester to assist in repairing the vehicle.
OBD II inspection maintenance (IM) readiness indicators show whether all of the OBD II monitors have been completed since KAM was last cleared. Mazda also stores a P1000 DTC to indicate that some monitors have not completed. In some states, it may be necessary to perform an OBD check in order to renew a vehicle registration. The IM readiness indicators must show that all monitors have been completed prior to the OBD check.
The OBD II system monitors virtually all emission control systems and components that can affect tailpipe or evaporative emissions. In most cases, malfunctions must be detected before emissions exceed 1.5 times the applicable 50,000 or 100,000 mile emission standards. If a system or component exceeds emission thresholds or fails to operate within a manufacturer's specifications, a DTC will be stored and the multifunction indicator lamp (MIL) will be illuminated within two driving cycles.
The OBD II system monitors for malfunctions either continuously, regardless of driving mode, or non-continuously, once per drive cycle during specific drive modes. A DTC is stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) keep alive memory (KAM) when a malfunction is initially detected. In most cases the MIL is illuminated after two consecutive drive cycles with the malfunction present.
Once the MIL is illuminated, three consecutive drive cycles without a malfunction detected are required to extinguish the MIL. The DTC is erased after 40 engine warm-up cycles once the MIL is extinguished.
In addition to specifying and standardizing much of the diagnostics and MIL operation, OBD II requires the use of a standard data link connector (DLC), standard communication links and messages, standardized DTCs and terminology. Examples of standard diagnostic information are freeze frame data and inspection maintenance (IM) readiness indicators.
Freeze frame data describes data stored in KAM at the point the malfunction is initially detected. Freeze frame data consists of parameters such as engine rpm and load, state of fuel control, spark, and warm-up status.
Freeze frame data is stored at the time the first malfunction is detected, however, previously stored conditions will be replaced if a fuel or misfire fault is detected. This data is accessible with the WDS or equivalent tester to assist in repairing the vehicle.
OBD II inspection maintenance (IM) readiness indicators show whether all of the OBD II monitors have been completed since KAM was last cleared. Mazda also stores a P1000 DTC to indicate that some monitors have not completed. In some states, it may be necessary to perform an OBD check in order to renew a vehicle registration. The IM readiness indicators must show that all monitors have been completed prior to the OBD check.
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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.