STEP
INSPECTION
RESULTS
ACTION
1
Verify the following:
z
Vacuum connection
z
Air cleaner element
z
No air leakage from intake-air
system
z
No restriction of intake-air system
z
Proper sealing of intake manifold
and components attached to intake
manifold
z
Ignition wiring
z
Fuel quality (such as proper octane,
contamination, winter/summer
blend)
z
Electrical connections
z
Smooth operation of throttle valve
Are all items normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Service if necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
(Engine off).
Retrieve any DTCs.
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes
DTC is displayed:
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
(See
DTC TABLE [MZI-3.7]
.)
No
No DTC is displayed:
Go to the next step.
3
Is engine overheating?
Yes
Go to symptom troubleshooting "No.17
Cooling system concerns - Overheating".
No
Go to the next step.
4
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Access APP1, APP2, APP3, RPM, VPWR,
MAF, TP1, TP2 and VSS PIDs.
Drive the vehicle with monitoring PIDs.
Are PIDs within specifications?
(See
PCM INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]
.)
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
APP1, APP2, APP3 PIDs:
Inspect if output signal from APP sensor
changes smoothly.
RPM PID:
Inspect the CKP sensor and related wiring
harness for vibration or intermittent
open/short circuit.
VPWR PID:
Inspect for open circuit intermittently.
MAF PID:
Inspect for open circuit of the MAF sensor
and related wiring harness intermittently.
TP1, TP2 PID:
Inspect if output signal from TP sensor
changes smoothly.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Symptom Troubleshooting (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
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