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.
2021 Mazda 3 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Function Inspection
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
- Display the PCM PIDs [EVAP_PRES] and [FTP]. (See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTIONΒ .) (See PID/DATA MONITOR TABLE [PCM (VINs 7, L, M) (US))] .)
- Lift up the vehicle with the M-MDS connected.
- Remove the evaporative hose (atmosphere side) and evaporative hose (fuel tank side) connected to the charcoal canister.
- Disconnect the quick release connector (fuel tank side) connected to the pressure control valve component.
- Verify the PIDs [EVAP_PRES] and [FTP] value are as specified.STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION
EVAP_PRES FTP V kPa {kgf/cm2 , psi}(1) Approx. 2.6 Approx. 0 {0, 0} (1) The fuel tank pressure displayed on the M-MDS indicates the difference between the pressure and the barometric pressure. - If the specified value can be verified, go to the next step.
- If the specified value cannot be verified, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
- Verify that the output voltage of the fuel tank pressure sensor (PID: EVAP_PRES) changes when pressure is applied from the quick release connector (fuel tank side).
STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION
| Applied pressure | EVAP_PRES |
| kPa {kgf/cm2 , psi}* | V |
| Approx. -2.5 {-0.025, -0.36} | Approx. 1.2 |
| Approx. 0 {0, 0} | Approx. 2.6 |
| Approx. +3.5 {+0.036, +0.51} | Approx. 4.6 |
- If not as verified, replace the pressure control valve. (See PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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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.
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