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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 600 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3 WITH TC))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONVARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONEVAPORATIVE SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
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 system test from the Toolbox on the M-MDS display and follow the instructions.
  2. Verify that all of the following PIDs are within the specifications at the pre-test confirmation screen.
    NOTE:
    • To successfully perform this procedure, all PIDs must be within the following specifications before proceeding to the next step.
    • The PCM will cancel the EVAP system test if the B+ PID value falls lower than 11.0 V  during the test.

    Specification 

    PID RANGE SPECIFICATION

    PID PID Range
    BARO 72.2 kPa {543 mmHg, 21.3 inHg} or more
    FLI 15-85%
    IAT 5-45°C {41-113°F}
    B+ 11.0 V or more
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Drive the vehicle or let the engine idle more than 20 min. 
  5. Turn the ignition switch off, then turn it to the ON position again (Key On Engine Off).
  6. Press the tick icon to start the test.
  7. Verify that no DTCs are present after the completion of the test.
    • If any test result is indicated with red, diagnose the problem using the following DTC troubleshooting procedure or component inspection procedure.
    • If any DTCs are detected, diagnose the problem using the appropriate DTC troubleshooting procedure.
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