Simulation Function Procedure

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Simulation Function Procedure
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  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initial screen of the M-MDS.
    • When using the IDS (laptop PC)
      1. Select "Datalogger".
      2. Select "Modules".
      3. Select "TCM".
    • When using the PDS (Pocket PC)
      1. Select "Module Tests".
      2. Select "TCM".
      3. Select "Datalogger".
    • Fig 1: Locating DLC-2 Connector
      G04324073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Select the simulation items from the PID table.
  4. Perform the simulation function, inspect the operations for each part.
    • If there is no operation sound from the solenoid after the simulation function inspection is performed, it is possible that there is an open or short circuit in the wiring harness, or solenoid, or sticking and operation malfunction.
Simulation Item Table

Simulation item  Applicable component  Unit/Condition  Operation  TCM terminal 
IG ON  Idle 
LPS Pressure control solenoid A % N/A X 1E, 1G
LPS B Pressure control solenoid B % N/A X 1D
SSA/SS1 Shift solenoid A % N/A X 1A
SSB/SS2 Shift solenoid B % N/A X 1B
SSC/SS3 Shift solenoid C % N/A X 1C
SSD/SS4 Shift solenoid D On/Off N/A X 1F
SSE_SS5 Shift solenoid E On/Off N/A X 1H
SSF_SS6 Shift solenoid F On/Off N/A X 1J

X: Available

RENDER: 1.0x

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