3. Access PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.
4. Vibrate the sensor slightly with your finger.
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If PID value is unstable or malfunction occurs, check for poor connection or poorly mounted sensor
or both.
INSPECTION METHOD FOR ACTUATORS OR RELAYS
1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
3. Prepare the output state control function for actuators or relays that you are inspecting.
4. Vibrate the actuator or relay with your finger for
3 s
after output state control function is activated.
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If variable click sound is heard, check for poor connection or poorly mounted actuator or both, or
the relay.
Fig. 8: Vibrating Actuator Or Relay
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
WATER SPRINKLING METHOD
If malfunction occurs only under high humidity or rainy/snowy weather, perform the following steps:
NOTE:
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If the engine starts and runs, perform the following steps during idle.
NOTE:
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Vibrating relays too strongly may result in open relays.
CAUTION:
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Indirectly change the temperature and humidity by spraying water
onto the front of the radiator.
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If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leakage may damage the
control module. When testing a vehicle with a water leakage problem,
special caution must be used.
2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Symptom Troubleshooting (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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