On-Board Diagnostic [Air Bag System): Flowchart

2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring, 1.3 N, RC4AELSECTION Flowchart
  • Use the following flowchart to verify the cause of the trouble.
NOTE:
  • While performing the inspection of the past malfunction code, the applicable DTCs may be added to memory by removing or disconnecting the related parts. Inspect only the DTCs that were indicated before inspecting.Β 
  • When DTCs of the present malfunction are no longer output after present or past malfunctions or both have been repaired, be sure to perform past malfunction display cancellation to prevent repair of malfunctions that have already been repaired.Β 
    Fig 1: Identifying On-Board Diagnostic Flowchart
    G04563953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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