Retrieving Codes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Retrieving Codes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect scan tool to data link connector. See Fig 1 . Start engine. Select DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE and press trigger. If NO CODES RECEIVED/SYSTEM PASSED is displayed, all monitored systems is okay. If DTCs are present, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATIONΒ  . See applicable CIRCUIT TEST. If LINK MONITOR ERROR is displayed, check scan tool connection. Once all repairs have been completed, go to CLEARING CODES (POST-REPAIR PROCEDURE)Β  .

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector (DLC) Location
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