Load compensation inspection

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Load compensation inspection
  1. Start the engine and idle it.
  2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  3. Verify that P0506 or P0507 is not displayed.
    • If P0506 or P0507 are displayed, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE .)
  4. Access the RPM PID.
    NOTE:
    • Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
  5. Verify that the engine speed is within the specification under each load condition.

Engine speed: MTXΒ 

LOAD STATUS (MTX)

Load status Idle speed (rpm)
Neutral
No load 600-700
A/C on Refrigerant pressure switch (middle pressure) is off 700-800
Refrigerant pressure switch (middle pressure) is on
Electrical loads on Generator generating current value 650-800

Engine speed: ATXΒ 

LOAD STATUS (ATX)

Load status Idle speed (rpm)
N range D range
No load 650-750 550-650
A/C on Refrigerant pressure switch (middle pressure) is off 650-750
Refrigerant pressure switch (middle pressure) is on 670-770
Electrical loads on Generator generating current value 600-800
RENDER: 1.0x

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