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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 161 (ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AJ])OBD-II DRIVE MODEMODE 6 (EVAP SYSTEM REPAIR VERIFICATION DRIVE MODE)
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Mode 6 (EVAP System Repair Verification Drive Mode)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • If "EVAP System Repair verification Drive Mode" cannot be performed (you cannot drive the vehicle under the specified condition), perform evaporative system test procedure as an alternative. (See EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM TEST .)
  1. Verify that all of the following PIDs are within the following specifications. All PIDs must be within specifications before engine is started to initiate the evaporative system test.
    • BARO:72.2 kPa {541 mmHg, 21.2 inHg}  or higher
    • IAT: 5-35 °C {41-95 °F} 
    • FTL: 15-85% 
    • VPWR: 10.9-14.6V 
  2. Clear DTCs from PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  3. Start the engine and idle it for 10 s or more,  then turn ignition key to OFF.
  4. Leave the vehicle is this condition for 5 hours or more. 
  5. Start the engine and idle it for 15 min or more. 
  6. Drive the vehicle at the engine speed of 65-80 Km/h {40-50 mph} for 5 min or more. 
  7. Stop the vehicle and turn ignition key to OFF.
  8. Leave vehicle in this condition for 10 min or more. 
  9. Start the engine.
  10. Stop the vehicle and access to ON BOARD SYSTEM READINESS menu of GENERIC OBD II FUNCTION to verify the OBD monitoring status.
    • If completed, the OBD monitoring status items change from non-completed to completed.
    • If not completed, turn the ignition key off then repeat from Step  3 .
  11. Access DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS menu of GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS to verify the monitor results.
    • If detected values are not within specification, repair has not been completed.
  12. Verify no DTCs are available.
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