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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE & FUEL)ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [L3 WITH TC]ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEMLOAD COMPENSATION INSPECTION

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD

Load compensation inspection

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Load compensation inspection

Start the engine and run it is idling.
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Verify that DTC P0506 or P0507 is not displayed.
- If DTC P0506, or P0507 is displayed, perform the DTC inspection.
  (See DTC TABLE[L3 WITH TC] ).
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 the load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
  - A/C switch and related wiring harness
    (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] ).
  - Fan switch and related wiring harness
    (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] ).
    
    (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] ).
  - PSP switch and related wiring harness
    (See POWER STEERING PRESSURE (PSP) SWITCH INSPECTION[L3 WITH TC] ).

ENGINE SPEED

Load condition

Engine speed (rpm)

P, N position

D position

No load

650-750

575-675

E/L operating ⁽¹⁾

650-750

600-700

P/S operating

650-750

A/C operating

650-750

⁽¹⁾	When the following electrical loads are on: Headlights, rear defroster, cooling fan NO. 1, cooling fan NO. 2, and the blower motor (2-step or more.)

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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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.