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 5 Sport, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Load Compensation Inspection
- Start the engine and idle it.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Verify that P0506:00 or P0507:00 is not displayed.
- If P0506:00 or P0507:00 are displayed, perform the DTC inspection. (See DTC P0506:00 .) (See DTC P0507:00 .)
- Access the RPM PID. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST
.)NOTE:
- Excludes temporary idle speed drop just after the loads are turned on.
- Verify that the engine speed is within the specification under each load condition.
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
- A/C system (A/C request signal always on or off) (See NO. 23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY .) (See NO. 24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY .)
- Electrical load
- Charging system (See BATTERY INSPECTION .) (See GENERATOR INSPECTION .)
Idle-up speed (MTX: Neutral position, ATX: P, N position)
- A/C on: 600-800 rpm (MTX), 600-830 rpm (ATX)
- Electrical loads on: 650-770 rpm (MTX), 600-770 rpm (ATX)
- If load condition is not as specified, inspect the following:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.