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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Diagnostic procedure

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Diagnostic procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DTC P0506 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED 
  • Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Verify related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTC 
  • Turn the ignition switch off, then to the ON position (Engine off).
  • Verify the related PENDING CODE or stored DTCs.
  • Are other DTCs present?
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT DRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION 
 Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
Then go to Step 20.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT A/C MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION 
NOTE:
  • The following test should be performed for A/C. Go to the next step for vehicles without A/C.
  • Turn the blower motor switch off.
  • Is magnetic clutch still on?
 Yes Go to the "NO.24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY".
(See NO.24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY .)
No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION 
  • Apply the electrical load at idle.
  • Is the engine speed increased?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to power supply, then go to Step 20.
7 INSPECT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT 
  • Remove the air cleaner element with engine running.
  • Is the engine speed increased?
 Yes Clean or replace the air cleaner element, then go to Step 20.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
8 INSPECT THROTTLE BODY PASSAGE 
 Yes Clean the throttle body passage or replace the throttle body, then go to Step 20.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
9 INSPECT PURGE SOLENOID VALVE 
 Yes Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 20.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM .)
No Go to the next step.
10 INSPECT IAT SENSOR 
 Yes Replace the MAF/IAT sensor, then go to Step 20.
(See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
11 INSPECT ECT SENSOR 
 Yes Replace the ECT sensor, then go to Step 20.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
12 INSPECT APP SENSOR 
 Yes Replace the APP sensor, then go to Step 20.
(See ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
13 INSPECT ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
 Yes Replace the eccentric shaft position sensor, then go to Step 20.
(See ECCENTRIC SHAFT POSITION SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
14 INSPECT ENGINE COMPRESSION 
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Go to Step 19.
15 INSPECT METERING OIL PUMP 
 Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
Overhaul or replace the engine.
Then go to Step 20.
No Go to the next step.
16 INSPECT ENGINE OIL CONDITION 
  • Inspect the engine oil condition.
  • Is the engine oil condition normal?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the engine oil.
Inspect the ECT sensor and related harnesses.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION .)
Overhaul or replace the engine.
Then go to Step 20.
17 INSPECT OIL PRESSURE 
 Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
Overhaul or replace the engine.
Then go to Step 20.
No Go to the next step.
18 INSPECT OIL PASSAGE 
  • Inspect the oil pipe between metering oil pump and metering oil nozzle.
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Inspect and repair for leakage or clogging in the engine oil passage.
Overhaul or replace the engine.
Then go to Step 20.
No Overhaul or replace the engine.
Then go to the next step.
19 INSPECT FUEL LINE PRESSURE 
 Yes Replace the fuel pump unit, then go to the next step.
(See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
20 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0506 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the WDS or equivalent.
  • Start the engine.
  • Is the PENDING CODE same as DTC present?
 Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
21 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.
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