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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 INSPECTIONWASTEGATE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Wastegate Control System Operation Inspection
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Wastegate Control System Operation Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If simulation function of M-MDS is used:Β
- Start the engine and run it is idling.
- Disconnect the hose between the wastegate control solenoid valve and the intake pipe.
- Put a finger to the wastegate control solenoid valve and verify that there is no pressure applied.
- If there is pressure, inspect the following:
- Wiring harness and connectors (Wastegate control solenoid valve-PCM terminal 4H)
- Wastegate control solenoid valve (Stuck open)
- If there is pressure, inspect the following:
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and verify that DTC P0245 or P0246 are shown. Perform the DTC inspection.
(See DTC P0245 ).
(See DTC P0246 ).
- Select the VGT PID.
- Increase the duty value of the wastegate control solenoid valve and inspect if the operation sound of the solenoid valve is heard.
- If the operation sound is heard, inspect for loose or damaged vacuum hoses. (Wastegate actuator - wastegate control solenoid valve - intake hose)
- If the operation sound is not heard, perform the wastegate control solenoid valve inspection. (See WASTEGATE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE INSPECTION ).
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Monitor the VGT and APP PIDs using the M-MDS.
- Run the engine with the APP PID above 30%Β
and verify that the VGT PID value increases from 0%.Β
- If the VGT PID is 0%Β , inspect the APP PID.
If simulation function of M-MDS is not used:Β
- Start the engine and run it is idling.
- Disconnect the hose between the wastegate control solenoid valve and the intake pipe.
- Put a finger to the wastegate control solenoid valve and verify that there is no pressure applied.
- If there is pressure, inspect the following:
- Wiring harness and connectors (Wastegate control solenoid valve - PCM terminal 4H)
- Wastegate control solenoid valve (Stuck open)
- If there is pressure, inspect the following:
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2 and verify that the DTC P0245 or P0246 are shown. Perform the DTC inspection.
(See DTC P0245 ).
(See DTC P0246 ).
- Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
- Monitor the VGT and APP PIDs using the M-MDS.
- The hose between the wastegate control solenoid valve and intake pipe is disconnected.
- Run the engine with the APP PID above 30%Β
and verify that the VGT PID value increases from 0% and there is pressure applied.
- If the VGT PID is 0%Β , inspect the TP_REL PID.
- If there is no pressure applied, inspect for the following:
- Wastegate control solenoid valve (Stuck closed)
- Hose connection (Intake hose (turbocharger compressor downstream side) - wastegate actuator - intake hose (turbocharger compressor upstream side)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.