System Tests: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
GENERAL TEST INDEX

Test Used To Diagnose
VEHICLE REFERENCE VOLTAGE  Vehicle Reference (VREF) Malfunctions
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT  Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Malfunctions
INTERMITTENT  Intermittent Concerns
FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM  Fuel Delivery Concerns
PCV SYSTEM  PCV System
PCM POWER RELAY  PCM Power Relay Failure
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR  Fuel Pressure Regulator Function
FUEL PUMP INSPECTION  Fuel Pump Function
FUEL LINE/FUEL PRESSURE HOLD INSPECTION  Fuel Line Pressure And Pressure Hold
FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION  Fuel Injector Concerns
EGR VALVE  EGR Valve
EGR VACUUM REGULATOR SOLENOID INSPECTION  EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid
DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE FEEDBACK EGR  Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor
NO START  No Start Condition
IGNITION SCOPE TEST  Ignition Coil Malfunction And Misfires
RENDER: 1.0x

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