Check code 08

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Check code 08
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CHECK CODE 08 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

Check code 08 Door switch ON/OFF signal
STEP INSPECTION CONDITION DISPLAY ACTION
1 Turn the headlight switch to the TNS position. (TNS relay ON) on Go to the next step.
OFF Verify that the voltage of instrument cluster terminal 1 B is B+.
  • If the voltage is as specified, replace the instrument cluster.
  • If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the following parts:
    • TNS relay
    • Wiring harness (Battery-TNS relay-instrument cluster)
2 Turn the headlight switch off. (TNS relay OFF) on Verify that the voltage of the instrument cluster terminal 1 I3 is
1.0 V or less.
  • If the voltage is as specified, replace the instrument cluster.
  • If the voltage is not as specified, inspect the following parts:
    • TNS relay
    • Wiring harness (TNS relay-instrument cluster)
OFF Input signal to the instrument cluster is normal.
RENDER: 1.0x

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