Using WDS Or Equivalent

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Using WDS Or Equivalent
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform the fuel pump operation inspection.
  2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  3. Start the engine and idle it.
  4. Verify that the rotation sound of the fuel pump (higher frequency wave) goes higher when turning fuel pump speed control relay from off to on using the simulation function FPC.
    • If it cannot be verified, inspect the following and repair or replace the malfunctioning part.Β 
      • Stuck fuel pump speed control relay
      • Wiring harnesses, connectors between fuel pump speed control relay and PCM
      • Fuel pump resistor
      • Wiring harnesses open circuit between fuel pump speed control relay and fuel pump
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
    G01345765Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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