Purge control signal

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Purge control signal
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Fig 1: Purge Control Signal - Oscilloscope Graph
G03637981Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  • PCM terminal: 3C(+) <--> 4A(-)
  • Oscilloscope setting: 2.0 V/DIV (Y), 10 ms/DIV (X), DC range
  • Vehicle condition:
    • ECT: above 80Β°C {176Β°F}
    • D range and 7.5 km/h {5 mph} or below
RENDER: 1.0x

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