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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20083 S TOURING, 4D HATCHBACK, 2.3 4, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLDYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMDSC SYSTEM INSPECTIONABS CONTROL INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, Standard

ABS Control Inspection

2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, StandardSECTION ABS Control Inspection
  1. Perform "PREPARATION ".
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  3. Set up an active command mode inspection according to the combination of commands below. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS [DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC)] .)
    Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector Location
    G04955736Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Brake pressure retention 

    BRAKE PRESSURE RETENTION

    Command name Inspected wheels
    LF RF LR RR
    LF_TC_PRV OFF
    RF_TC_PRV
    LF_TC_SWV
    RF_TC_SWV
    LF-NLET ON OFF OFF OFF
    LF_OUTLET OFF
    LR_INLET ON
    LR_OUTLET OFF
    RF_NLET ON
    RF_OUTLET OFF
    RR_INLET ON
    RR_OUTLET OFF
    PMP_MOTOR

    Brake pressure reduction 

    BRAKE PRESSURE RETENTION

    Command name Inspected wheels
    LF RF LR RR
    LF_TC_PRV OFF
    RF_TC_PRV
    LF_TC_SWV
    RF_TC_SWV
    LF_NLET ON OFF OFF OFF
    LR_OUTLET
    LR_NLET OFF ON
    LR_OUTLET
    RF_INLET ON OFF
    RF_OUTLET
    RR_INLET OFF ON
    RR_OUTLET
    PMP_MOTOR ON
    CAUTION:
    • When operating the solenoid valve and pump motor using the active command mode, make sure to keep the operation time within 2 s to prevent damaging the DSC HU/CM.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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