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2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

ABS Control Inspection

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION ABS Control Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Perform "Preparation".
  2. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector-2
    G03702455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Set up an active command mode inspection according to the combination of commands below.
    BRAKE PRESSURE RETENTION

    Command name Inspected wheels
    LF RF LR RR
    LF_TC_VLV OFF
    RF_TC_VLV
    LF_DSC_V
    RF_DSC_V
    ABS_POWER ON
    LF INLET ON OFF OFF OFF
    LF_OUTLET OFF
    LR_INLET ON
    LR_OUTLET OFF
    RF_INLET ON
    RF_OUTLET OFF
    RR_INLET ON
    RR_OUTLET OFF
    PMP_MOTOR
    BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCTION

    Command name Inspected wheels
    LF RF LR RR
    LF_TC_VLV OFF
    RF_TC_VLV
    LF_DSC_V
    RF_DSC_V
    ABS_POWER ON
    LF_INLET ON OFF OFF OFF
    LF_OUTLET
    LR_INLET OFF ON
    LR_OUTLET
    RF_INLET ON OFF
    RF_OUTLET
    RR_INLET OFF ON
    RR_OUTLET
    PMP_MOTOR ON
    CAUTION:
    • To protect the DSC HU/CM, the solenoid valve and the pump motor used during active command mode stay on for only 10 s or less each time they are switched on.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.