2013 Mazda 5 TouringFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Accelerator Pedal Position (App) Sensor Inspection

NOTE:
  • The APP sensor cannot be removed as a single unit. When replacing the APP sensor, replace it together with the accelerator pedal as a single unit.
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Switch the ignition to ON.
  3. Verify that the APP sensor output voltage (PID: APP1, APP2) increases according to the increase in the accelerator opening angle when the accelerator opening angle is gradually increased. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)
  4. Verify that the APP sensor output voltage (PID: APP1, APP2) is within the specification when the accelerator pedal is depressed and not depressed. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .) (See PCM INSPECTION .)
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