Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2014 Mazda 3 SV, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Load compensation inspection
- Start the engine and let it idle.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Verify that DTC P0506:00 or P0507:00 is not displayed. (See
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
.)
- If DTC P0506:00 or P0507:00 is displayed, perform the DTC inspection. (See DTC P0506:00, P151B:00 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) (See DTC P0507:00 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
- Select the RPM PID.NOTE:
- Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
- Verify that the engine speed is within specification under each load condition.
- If the load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
- A/C switch and related wiring harness system (A/C request signal is always on or off) (See NO. 23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLYΒ .) (See NO. 24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLYΒ .)
- Electrical load
- Charging system (See BATTERY INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .) (See GENERATOR INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT I-ELOOP)] .)
- If the load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
Idle-up speed (MTX: Neutral position, ATX: P, N position)Β
No load: 500-600 rpm (MTX), 550-650 rpm (ATX)Β
A/C on: 650-800 rpmΒ
Electrical loads on: 600-750 rpmΒ
RELATED PIDS
| Item (definition) | Unit/Condition | Definition | Condition/Specification (Reference) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | RPM | Engine speed |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
