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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Evaporative system test procedure

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Evaporative system test procedure
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  1. Select the EVAP test from the Toolbox on the WDS display and follow its instruction.
  2. Verify all of the following PIDs are within the specifications at pre-test confirmation screen.

    Specification 

    Fig 1: Evaporative System PID Specification Table
    G00993679Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Start the engine and run it at 3,500 rpm for 200 seconds to warm it up completely.
  4. Press tick icon to start the test.
  5. Verify that each result is within the specification in the table, using the FTL_V PID recorded in Step 2.
    • If WDS values are out of range, diagnosis the problem using the following DTC troubleshooting procedure or component inspection procedure.
      Fig 2: Evaporative System Troubleshooting Table
      G00993680Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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