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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
    Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
    G04562621Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. After the vehicle is identified, from the initial screen select the following items:
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC) 
      1. Select the "Tool Box" tab
      2. Select "Self test"
      3. Select "Modules"
      4. Select "PCM"
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC) 
      1. Select "Module tests"
      2. Select "PCM"
      3. Select "Self test"
  3. Then, select "Retrieve CMDTCs" and perform the procedures according to the directions on the screen.
  4. Retrieve the pending trouble codes according to the directions on the screen.
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