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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 624 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONDRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTIONLOAD COMPENSATION INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Load compensation inspection
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Load compensation inspection
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- Start the engine and run it at idle.
- Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Verify that P0506 or P0507 is not displayed.
- If P0506 or P0507 are displayed, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE )
- Select the RPM PID.NOTE:
- Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
- Verify that the engine speed is within the specification under each load condition.
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
- A/C switch and related wiring harness
- Fan switch and related wiring harness
- CAN signal and related wiring harness (P/S operation signal)
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
Standard
LOAD STATUS & IDLE SPEED TABLE (4-SPEED RC4A-EL)
| Load status | Idling speed (rpm) N, D, R position (AT), Neutral position (MT) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-speed AT [RC4A-EL] | MT | |||
| N range | D range | R range | ||
| No load | 760-860 | 740-840 | 730-830 | 750-850 |
| Electrical loads on() | 780-880 | 760-860 | 730-830 | 750-850 |
| A/Con (standard) | 780-880 | 760-860 | 730-830 | 760-860 |
| A/C on (standard)+ electrical loads on() | 780-880 | 760-860 | 730-830 | 790-890 |
| A/Con (heavy load) | 800-900 | 780-880 | 780-880 | 790-890 |
LOAD STATUS & IDLE SPEED TABLE (6-SPEED SJ6A-EL)
| Load status | 6-speed AT [SJ6A-EL] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N range | D range | R range | |||
| No load | 760-860 | 760-860 | 760-880 | ||
| Electrical loads on(1) | 780-880 | 760-860 | 740-840 | ||
| A/Con (standard) | 780-880 | 760-860 | 750-850 | ||
| A/C on (standard)+ electrical loads on(1) | 780-880 | 760-860 | 750-850 | ||
| A/Con (heavy load) | 800-900 | 780-880 | 780-880 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.