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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 638 (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM)COMBINED SENSOR INSPECTION

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Combined Sensor Inspection

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Combined Sensor Inspection

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.

Turn the ignition switch off.
Connect the M-MDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.

Fig 1: Identifying DLC-2 Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Select the following PIDs, then inspect the lateral acceleration speed and the yaw rate.
- LAT_ACCL: (lateral acceleration speed)
- YAW_RATE: (yaw rate)
  1. Lateral acceleration speed inspection
    1. Verify the LAT_ACCL change when the combined sensor is tilted to the left and right.
      - If there is any malfunction, replace the combined sensor.
    Standard
    
    When the sensor is tilted to the right: LAT_ACCL changes negatively.
    
    When the sensor is tilted to the left: LAT_ACCL changes positively.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Combined Sensor (Lateral Acceleration Speed Inspection)
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Yaw rate inspection
    1. Verify the YAW_RATE change when the combined sensor is rotated to the left and right.
      - If there is any malfunction, replace the combined sensor.
  Standard
  
  When the sensor is rotated to the right: YAW_RATE changes negatively.
  
  When the sensor is rotated to the left: YAW_RATE changes positively.
  
  Fig 3: Checking Combined Sensor (Yaw Rate Inspection)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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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.