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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20083 S TOURING, 4D HATCHBACK, 2.3 4, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMSENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (LF, L3)
2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, Standard
Engine Control System (LF, L3)
2008 Mazda 3 s Touring, 4D Hatchback, 2.3 4, StandardSECTION Engine Control System (LF, L3)
- Control System Location Index [LF, L3]
- Control System Diagram [LF, L3]
- Control System Wiring Diagram [LF, L3]
- Pcm Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Pcm Inspection [LF, L3]
- Without Using the SST
- Inspection Using An Oscilloscope (Reference)
- Shift solenoid A signal
- Shift solenoid B signal
- Shift solenoid C signal
- Pressure control solenoid (+) signal
- Pressure control solenoid (-) signal
- Vehicle speed signal (ATX)
- Vehicle speed signal (MTX)
- Input/turbine speed sensor (+) signal
- Input/turbine speed sensor (-) signal
- Cooling fan control signals
- APP signal
- HO2S (front) heater control signal (California emission regulation applicable model)
- HO2S (front) heater control signal (except for California emission regulation applicable model)
- CMP sensor signal
- CKP sensor signal
- OCV signal
- HO2S (front) signal (except for California emission regulation applicable model)
- Generator output voltage signal
- Purge control signal
- Generator field coil control signal
- Fuel injection control
- IGT1, IGT2, IG3, IG4 control signals
- Oscilloscope setting
- Using SST (M-MDS)
- Pcm Configuration [LF, L3]
- Neutral Switch Inspection [LF, L3]
- Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch Inspection [LF, L3]
- Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Switch Inspection [LF, L3]
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Accelerator Pedal Position (App) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S) Inspection [LF, L3]
- California Emission Regulation Applicable Model
- Notes
- Front HO2S current inspection
- Front HO2S heater resistance inspection
- Front HO2S circuit open/short inspection (sensor)
- Middle/rear HO2S voltage inspection
- Middle/rear HO2S circuit open/short inspection (sensor)
- Middle/rear HO2S heater resistance inspection
- Middle/rear HO2S circuit open/short inspection (heater)
- Except for California Emission Regulation Applicable Model
- California Emission Regulation Applicable Model
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
- Knock Sensor (KS) Removal/Installation [LF, L3]
- Knock Sensor (KS) Inspection [LF, L3]
- Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Inspection [LF, L3]
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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.