MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP

Procedure Operating Guide

Table of Contents

1. Outline of Mazda Vehicle Check-up Procedure ------------------- 1

2. Rules of operation -------------------------------------------------------- 2
3. Warranty Application ----------------------------------------------------- 3
4. Flow Chart ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
5. Flowchart of Mazda Vehicle Check-up ----------------------------- 2 5
6. Procedures of Mazda Vehicle Check-up --------------------------- 3 6
To start Mazda Vehicle Check-up ------------------------------------ 3 6
Self-Diagnosis Test ------------------------------------------------------- 58
Input/Output Test ---------------------------------------------------------- 811
TP Sweep Test -----------------------------------------------------------11 8
IAC System Test ---------------------------------------------------------13 16
KOER On Demand Self Test -----------------------------------------15 18
Input/Output Test Result -----------------------------------------------18 21
Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor ----------------------------19 22
To Enter Advisor's Comments -----------------------------------------22 25
To View Diagnosis Result -----------------------------------------------23 26
To Print Diagnosis Results ----------------------------------------------24 27
To Exit from Mazda Vehicle Check-up ------------------------------ 27
To View and Print Past Mazda Vehicle Check-up Result -----25 28
7. APPENDIX ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 30

Mazda Motor Corporation

Vehicle Service & Program Dept.
Diagnostic Service Planning Gr.
- 0 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

Mazda Motor Corporation will introduce a new vehicle test procedure on the Mazda Modular Diagnostic
System (Hereinafter referred as M-MDS), the “Mazda Vehicle Check-up”. This new procedure will be
incorporated into VCM DVD 2006.9 (IDS 45).

This guide will provide you with an outline, rules of operation, and usage of the new procedure. Please
refer to the guide during its use.

1. Outline of Mazda Vehicle Check-up Procedure

This procedure will automatically conduct an overall diagnostic test and provide the result to the
customer. It is only available on IDS (M-MDS PC version).

The Mazda Vehicle Check-up procedure consists of the following three steps:

1st Step Preparation

- Input and/or confirm model name, VIN, mileage and date for testing.

2nd Step
Check vehicle conditions
- Conduct the following tests on M-MDS.

Test
Test Outline
SEQ.
1st Self-Diagnosis Test
M-MDS will confirm whether there is any Continuous Memory
DTC(S) stored in all the modules installed on the tested vehicle.
2nd Input/Output Test M-MDS will check the operation of throttle position sensor and
idle air control solenoid valve as dynamic test, and other
input/output devices using Key-ON Engine-Running (KOER) On
Demand Self-Test function.
3rd PCM Data Monitor M-MDS will monitor important parameters for powertrain control
Test system.

3rd Step
Reporting
- Select or input Advisor’s comment for suggesting/informing to your customer.
- Enter your customer’s name.
- Print out the report.

- 1 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

2. Rules of operation
Before using the Mazda Vehicle Check-up Procedure
You will need to confirm the following on the customer’s vehicle:
- Customer does not have any concern on their vehicle.
- No warning light is illuminated/flashes.
If the customer brings their vehicle with a concern to your dealer or you recognize that a warning
light is illuminated/flashes, please diagnose/repair the vehicle completely before using the Mazda
Vehicle Check-up procedure.

While using the Mazda Vehicle Check-up Procedure

Please read “How to use Mazda Vehicle Check-up” carefully, and then follow it exactly. DO NOT
take an arbitrary action(s) because it will cause misdiagnosis to occur (e.g., Set DTC B1261 (Solar
radiation sensor) due to lack of incandescent light wattage).

After Mazda Vehicle Check-up Procedure is completed

If you encounter CMDTC and/or Key-On Engine-Running On-demand DTC, please take the
following action:
Step 1: Record all retrieved DTCs.
Step 2: Use the charts below to diagnose the system requiring further testing:

If you have the retrieved DTC(s) from PCM/TCM:

Further testing Further test result Action
Please perform further diagnosis/repair
with customer’s consent. Diagnose and
Both CMDTC and Pending
Perform “ALL CMDTCs” repair the problem according to
DTC’s retrieved.
on Self-Test according to Workshop Manual. This can be
(This is present concern.)
Workshop Manual. warrantable if the concerned part/
(Toolbox > Self-Test) system is within warranty conditions.
Only CMDTC is retrieved. Make sure that system operates
(This is past concern.) properly now.
Note: If you have the retrieved CMDTC of B1318 (Low battery voltage) without any system concern,
check battery condition. If battery condition is normal, erase DTC and go to Step 3.

If you have the retrieved DTC(s) from module(s) equipped with warning light:
Further testing Further test result Action
Please perform further diagnosis/repair
with customer’s consent. Diagnose
Warning light stays ON or
and repair the problem according to
blinks.
Check if warning light Workshop Manual. This can be
(This is present concern.)
stays ON/blinks. warrantable if the concerned part/
system is within warranty conditions.
Warning light comes OFF. Make sure that system operates
(This is past concern.) properly now.

- 2 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

If you have the retrieved DTC(s) from module(s) not equipped with warning light:
Further testing Further test result Action
Please perform further diagnosis/repair
with customer’s consent. Diagnose
- Erase CMDTC.
Same CMDTC is retrieved. and repair the problem according to
- Perform “ALL CMDTCs”
(This is present concern.) Workshop Manual. This can be
on Self-Test according
warrantable if the concerned part/
to Workshop Manual.
system is within warranty conditions.
(Toolbox > Self-Test)
No CMDTC is retrieved. Make sure that system operates
(This is past concern.) properly now.

Step 3: Erase the DTC, and then perform the Mazda Vehicle Check-up procedure again.
Step 4: Make sure that no DTC is retrieved.

3. Warranty Application
The operation time of Mazda Vehicle Check-up or the system operation checking time for past
concerns found by Mazda Vehicle Check-up is not covered by Mazda warranty. These costs must be
born by customers or dealers.
However Mazda warranty can be applied for the repairs of present concerns found by Mazda Vehicle
Check-up if all the following conditions are met.

Applicable case:
Confirmed that the retrieved DTC is a present concern.
AND
Customer consented to further diagnosis/repair.
AND Warrantable
Appropriate fix is available.
AND
Concerned part/system is in warranty terms & conditions.

All other cases: Not warrantable

- 3 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
4. Flow Chart

- 4 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
5. Flowchart of Mazda Vehicle Check-Up

Start Mazda Vehicle Check-up (Page 6)

Enter vehicle info (VIN, mileage) (Page 7)

Self-Diagnosis Test (Page 8)

Read CMDTCs (Service Codes recorded) from all the control
modules that are capable to communicate with IDS.

Input/Output Test (Page 11)

* TP Seep Test
* IAC System Test
(For models with ISC solenoid valves only)
* KOER On Demand Self Test

Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor (Page 22)

Determine if incoming/outgoing signals are normal through PCM data
monitoring.

Indicating Diagnosis Results (Page 26)

* Indicate the diagnosis results.
* Enter Advisors’ comments for the results.

Printing Diagnosis Results (Page 27)

* Print the diagnosis results to explain them to
the customer.

Exit from Mazda Vehicle Check-up (Page 27)

- 5 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

6. Procedures of Mazda Vehicle Check-up

To start Mazda Vehicle Check-up

1.After vehicle identification, select "Mazda Vehicle Check-up” on Toolbox tab and press b.

2.The following screen will be shown. Press b to continue.

3.Brief explanations of Mazda Vehicle Check-up and special notes will be indicatited.
After reading them carefully, press b to continue.

- 6 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
4.Information of the identified vehicle will be shown.

5.To edit, click an item on the left. (The item will turn gray.) Edit the information on the right.

Note:
• Information on this screen will be used for printouts for customers.
• The keyboard on your PC or keys on the screen can be used to edit the information.
• The model name shown on the screen is based on the database of IDS and may be different from the
actual model name. (Rewrite it if necessary.)
• The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) shown on the screen is obtained from the PCM using Mode 9
of Generic OBDII.
• The mileage obtained during vehicle identification is shown on the screen.

6.Press b to continue to Self-Diagnosis Test.

- 7 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

Self-Diagnosis Test

1. The initial screen of Self-Diagnosis Test is indicated.

• To implement Self-Diagnosis Test, press "Run".
• To skip Self-Diagnosis Test to Input/Output Test, press "Pass".

Note:
• During Self-Diagnosis Test, all CMDTCs of modules on board will be read exept Freeze Frame Data
(FFD) and Pending DTCs.
• If "Pass" is pressed (If Self-Diagnosis Test is skipped), the diagnosis result screen shows "Pass".

2.Special notes for Solar Radiation Sensor for Auto-Airconditioner will be shown. Press b to continue.

- 8 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
3.Self-Diagnosis Test is being implimented.

Note:
• Self-Diagnosis Test will be completed before the blue bar reaches all the way to the right.

4. The results of Self-Diagnosis Test will be shown. After reviewing them carefully, press b to continue.

Note:
• If a "+" simbol on the left side of each DTC is pressed, the relevant module and its DTCs could be
hidden from the diagnosis result screen.

How to use this function (Example):

• In some cases, some modules for a certain market may not communicate with IDS while the same
module for aother market may communicate with IDS. The diagnostic system determines
"Communication Failure" if it detacts such a module that do not communicate with IDS during
Self-Diagnosis Test. You may hide such results using the function above.

- 9 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
5.Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and press b to continue to Input/Output Test.

- 10 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

Input/Output Test

1.The initial screen of Input/Output Test will be indicated. Here only supported Input/Output Tests are indicated.
• To implement Input/Output Test, press "Run"
• To skip Input/Output Test to Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor, press "Pass".

Note:
• IAC System Test can be conducted only on vehicles that control their idling speeds with ISC solenoid
valves.
• If "Pass" is pressed (If Input/Output Test is skipped), the diagnosis result screen shows "Pass".

TP Sweep Test
1.TP Sweep Test can be conducted here.
• To implement TP Sweep Test, press " YES ".
• To skip TP Sweep Test to IAC System Test (models with ISC solenoid valves) or KOER On Demand
Self Test (models with Electronic Throttle Control System), press "No".

- 11 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
Note:
• Throttle Angle Inspection must be conducted manually (Technicians must conduct it) during TP Sweep
Test. IDS conducts other inspections automatically.
• If "NO" is pressed (If TP Sweep Test is skipped), the diagnosis result screen shows "Incomplete".

2.Engines with Electronic Throttle Control System will be warmed up till the coolant temperature exceeds 80
degrees centigrade (178 degree Fahrenheit).

Note:
• The opening angles of the throttle vlave (fully open and fully shut) on models with Electronic Throttle
Control System may be vary depending on coolant tempratures. To conduct correct diagnosis on these
models, the engine must be warmed up to 80 degrees centigrade (178 degree Fahrenheit).

3.Turn the ignition switch to ON position and press b to continue.

- 12 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
4.To read the TP voltage (Fully shut), release your foot from the throttle pedal and press b.

5.IDS starts reading the TP voltage. Do not press the throttle pedal until the blue bar for reaches all the way to
the right.

Note:
• IDS records the TP voltage at the moment when the blue bar reaches all the way to the right. IDS
obtains the result automatically by comparing the voltage recored here and the standard voltage set in
IDS.
• To conduct the test again, press "YES" on the "RETRY?" screen.

- 13 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
6.After conducting the automatic test above, Throttle Angle Inspection, which checks if the throttle angle
changes according to the movement of the throttle pedal, must be conducted.
• If Throttle Position Sensor reacts as the pedal moves, press "YES".
• If not, press "NO".
• To conduct the test again, press "RETRY?".

Models withL3-VDT

Note:
• Throttle Position Sensor on models with L3-DVT may not respond to the movement of the throttle pedal
properly. This is not a failure.

7.To read TP voltage (Fully open), press the throttle pedal all the way to the floor and press b.

- 14 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
8.Keep pressing the throllte pedal until the the blue bar reaches all the way to the right.

Note:
• IDS records the TP voltage at the moemtn when the blue bar reaches all the way to the right. IDS
obtains the result automatically by comparing the voltage recored here and the standard voltage set in
IDS.

9.If TP voltages (Fully shut and fully open) and Throttle Angle Inspection result are normal, "Test passed" will
be inidcated and the final result screen indicates "Normal".

10.If a failure(s) is detected, "Test failed" will be indicated and the final result screen indicates "Need To
Check".

- 15 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
11.Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and press b to continue.
• If you are dealing with a vehicle that controls idling speed with its ISC solenoid valve, go to " IAC System
Test ".
• If you are not dealing with a vehicle that controls idling speed with its ISC solenoid valve, go to " KOER
On Demand Self Test (KOER Self-Test)".

IAC System Test

1.IAC System Test can be conducted here.
• To implement IAC System Test, press "YES".
• To skip IAC System Test to KOER On Demand Self Test, press "NO".

Note:
• The result of IAC System Test must be determined manually.

- 16 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
2.Start the engine and press b.

Note:
• Conduct this test only when the engine is fully warmed-up. Hunting may occur if this test is
conducted on a cold engine. (The fuel may be cut off, in such condition, when the opening
angle of the ISC solenoid valve is wider than a certain angle. This may trigger hunting.)

3.Make sure if the engine speed changes as the controlling duty value for ISC solenoid value changes.

- 17 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
4.Make judgment on above described test manually here.
• If the engine speed changes as the controlling duty value for the ISC solenoid value changes, press
"YES". The screen shows "Test passed". Press b to continue to "KOER On Demand Self Test".
• If the engine speed does not change as the controlling duty value for the ISC solenoid value changes,
press "NO". The screen shows "Test passed". Press b to continue to "KOER On Demand Self Test".

KOER On Demand Self Test

1.KOER On Demand Self Test can be conducted here.
• To impliment KOER On Demand Self Test, press "YES".
• To skip KOER On Demand Self Test, press "NO". Contiune toInput/Output Test Result.

- 18 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
2.Start the engine and press b.

3.Make sure if the coolant temperature is within the range that KOER On Demand Self Test allows.
• If the temperature is 70 degrees centigrade (158 degree Fahrenheit) or higher, press b.
• If the temperature is less than 70 degrees centigrade (158 degree Fahrenheit), warm up the engine to
this temperature and press b.

4.Make sure that the condition of the vehicle is as the screen indicates and press b.

- 19 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
5.IDS conducts KOER On Demand Self Test as the blue bar grow to the right.

Note:
• Do not touch the trottle pedal or any other functions until the test is completed. If any function
of the veicle is touched, this test will be stopped.

Note:
• KOER On Demand Self Test will be completed before the blue bar reaches all the way to the right.

6.The result of KOER On Demand Self Test is shown here.

• If no failure is detected, the screen says "Pass". Press b to continue.
• If a failure(s) is detected, the screen says "On Demand DTC". Press b to continue.

Note:
• CMDTCs and Pending DTCs will not be read during KOER On Demand Self Test.

- 20 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
7.Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and Press b.

8. The result of KOER On Demand Self Test will be shown here.

• If no failure is detected, select "Test passed" and press b to continue to Input/Output Test Result.
• If no failure is detected, select "Test failed" and press b to continue to Input/Output Test Result.
• If the test result is unknown, select "Unknown" and press b to continue to Input/Output Test Result.

Input/Output Test Result

All the results of Input/Output Test will be indicated here. After confirming them, press b to continue to
Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor.

- 21 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor

1.Pwertrain Control Module Data Monitor can be conducted here.

• To inpmiment this monitoring, press "Run".
• To skip this monitoring, press "Pass".

Note:
• The monitoring result will be judged automatically.
• If this monitoring is skipped (if "Pass" is pressed), all the parameter item on the diagnosis result screen
say"All" and the judgement turns to green.

2.Start the engine and press b.

- 22 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
3. Make sure if the coolant temperature is within the range that Powertrain Control Module Data Monitor allows.
• If the temperature is 80 degrees centigrade (176 degree Fahrenheit) or higher, press b.
• If the temperature is less than 80 degrees centigrade (176 degree Fahrenheit), warm up the engine to
this temperature and press b.

4.Wait for five seconds (unitl the blue bar reaches all the way to the right). The engine speed should be
stablized by then.

5.Powertrain Control Module starts monitoring parameter values. Wait until the blue bar reaches all the way to
the right.

Note:
• Do not operate the vehicle while monitoring. If the vehicle is operated, IDS judges as
"Abnormal" even though the vehicle is normal.
- 23 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide
Note:
• The following parameters, if available, will be monitored.
– ALTT V (Generator Output Voltage) – SPARKAV (Ignition timing)
– ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature) – TFT (Transmission Fluid Temperature)
– IAC (Idle Air Control) – TP (Throttle Position Sensor Input)
– O2S11 (HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 1)) – TP1 (Throttle Position Sensor 1 Input)
– O2S21 (HO2S (Bank 2, Sensor 1)) – TP2 (Throttle Position Sensor 2 Input)
– RPM (Engine Speed)

6.Turn the ignition switch to OFF position and press b to continue to show the results.

7.The results will be shown here. After confirmng them, press b to continue to Advisors’ Comment entering
screen.

Note:
• IDS judges abnormality by comparing the values monitored and standard values set in IDS. The results
wil be indicated on the chart.
• The standard values (in red) and monitored values (in blue) are indicated on the line chart .
• By pressing a "+" simbol next to an item, the relevant diagnosis resuts can be hidden.。

How to use this function (Example):

• IF the PCM shows unavailable paramters, they can be hidden by pressing the "+" sinbol.

- 24 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Procedure Operating Guide

To Enter Advisor's Comments

1.Select a comment from the comments shown on the screen and press b to continue to “Diagnosis Result”.
• When you use one of pre-selected comments, select one of the following comments.
– No Adviser Comment
– The vehicle condition is good.
– A malfunction was founld in the system. Please have your vehicle inspected and/or serviced.
• When you wish to use your own comment, select the following.
– Manually Type-in Comment

Note:
• If Manually Type-in Comment is selected, you may enter your own comment on the next screen,
"Diagnosis Result".
• Pre-selected comments cannot be edited or added.

- 25 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual

To View Diagnosis Result

1.The diagnosis results will be shown here. The customer’s name can be entered in the empty box on the
upper left.

2.Scroll down to Advisor’s Comment Box and enter your comment, if necessary.

Note:
• This function is available only when "Use keyboard to enter" is selected on Advisor’s Comment
Entering Screen.
• If a pre-selected comment is selected, you may not edit it or add an extra comment to it.

- 26 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual

To Print Diagnosis Results

1.Press "PRINT REPORT" to print the results.

To Exit from Mazda Vehicle Check-Up

1.Press b to exit from Mazda Vehicle Check-Up. Vehicle Identification screen wii be shown.

- 27 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual

To Veiw and Print Past Mazda Vehicle Check-Up Resutls

Note:
• You are able to view and print past Mazda Vehicle Check-up Results only on the PC in which IDS is
installed.
• You are able to print past Mazda Vehicle Check-up Results even when IDS is not activated.

1.Select Drive "D" in "My Computer" directry on Desktop.

2.Select "Veh_report.xml" on "My Computer" and execute it.

Note:
• "Veh_report.xml" is overwritten automatically every time you exit from Mazda Vehicle Check-up.

3.You may enter unentered information, such as customers’ names and advisor’s comments, using the
keyboard.

Note:
• Information entered here will not be saved.

- 28 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual
4.Press "PRINT REPORT" to print out.
5.Press to exit.

- 29 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual
7. APPENDIX

Self-Diagnosis Test
Each computer self-diagnoses its control system. Failure codes will be indicated if improper conditions
are found.
System / Computer Description
Antilock Braking System This controls the ABS, TCS and DSC system. It maintains stable driving
(ABS) / Traction Control performance by reduction of wheel locking at the time of braking, tire spinning at
System (TCS) the time of starting and wheel sideway skid at the time of driving. This is
realized by controlling the engine and brakes automatically based on detected
speeds of each wheel and changes of vehicle speed.
Electronic Automatic This controls the auto-air-conditioned system. It maintains comfortable room
Temperature Control temperature that you set by controlling airflow volume and airflow temperature
(EATC) based on detected room temperature, outside temperature and sunlight radiation
volume.
Electronic-Controlled This controls the electronic controlled power steering system. It lightens steering
Power Steering (EPS) operation for quicker response when driving slowly and makes the steering
wheel operation heavier for stable driving performance when driving fast.
Generic electric module This controls of electrically operated devices, such as auto-lights, auto-wipers,
(GEM) door locks and power windows.
Instrument Cluster (IC) This controls instruments and gauges on the instrument panel, including
warning lights and warning buzzers.
Remote Keyless Entry This controls Advanced Keyless Entry and Starting System.
(RKE)
Powertrain Control This controls the engine by injecting fuel and igniting the spark plugs at the right
Module (PCM) timings depending on driving conditions. It also controls the automatic
transmission on a vehicle with an automatic transmission that does not have an
automatic transmission computer.
Restraint Control Module This controls SRS airbags. It deploys the airbags to reduce injuries to the head
(RCM) and chest of the driver and passenger during the moment that a strong impact is
experienced on the front or the side of the vehicle.
Transmission Control This controls the automatic transmission by automatically selecting the most
Module (TCM) appropriate gear depending on driving conditions.
4X4 Control Module This distributes driving torque to the front and rear wheels adequately depending
(4X4M) on the road and driving conditions.
Headlamp Control This controls the steering operation angle. It also controls the AFS, Adaptive
Module (HCM) Front Lighting System, which adjusts the horizontal low-beam-headlight angle
depending on vehicle speed. This module controls the Auto-Leveling function,
which adjusts vertical headlight angel depending on the body height of the
vehicle.
Intelligent Cruise Control This controls Mazda Pre-Crush Safety System and Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Module (ICCM) System. It recognizes vehicles ahead of your vehicle, oncoming vehicles and
foreign objects on the road. It warns you (with a warning beep, warning light, or
even slight braking) if it detects a possible collision. It will even slow down the
vehicle and activate the pre-crush seatbelts to reduce possible damages if it
determines a collision is eminent. It also adjusts the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you by measuring the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle speed in front of you using a radar system.
Lighting Control Module This controls the Auto-Light System and Rain Sensor for the wipers. It
(LCM) automatically turns on and off the lights, such as headlights, small lights, road
lights, taillights and license plate lights, based on the information detected by the
light sensor, which detects the sunlight. It also automatically controls the front
wipers based on the information detected by the rain sensor, which detects
rainfall.
Left Power Sliding Door This controls opening and closing of the left power sliding door.
Module (LPSDM)
Right Power Sliding This controls opening and closing of the right power sliding door.
Door Module (RPSDM)
Lift-gate/Trunk Module This controls opening and closing of the power rear gate.
(LTM)
Amplifier Module (AM) This controls the volume and quality of the audio signals.

- 30 -
 MAZDA VEHICLE CHECK-UP - Function / Operation Manual
Input/Output Test
These tests diagnose running conditions of parts that control the engine.
Test Name Description
Throttle Position Sweep This test checks to see if the sensor detection of the throttle angle is correct by
Test checking the throttle angle signal based on what engine load is present while
driving. If there is a problem, your vehicle may face improper acceleration,
unstable idling and harsh/erratic shifting (for automatic transmission).
Idle Air Control System This test checks if the Idle Air Control System, which stabilizes the idling speed,
Test is operating properly. If there is a problem, your vehicle may exhibit unstable
idle speed, harsh downshifts and others concerns. (It also controls airflow to the
engine supplied from other than the throttle. When the engine is cold, it raises
the engine speed to stabilize idling speed. It also raises the engine speed to
stabilize idle speed when the engine load is too high due to high electrical use,
such as air-conditioner.)
Key On Engine Running This test inspects input devices (sensors), output devices and related circuitry.
Test

PCM Data Monitor Test

This function allows you to read output values of major engine controlling components at the time of
idling. You may confirm each component’s condition by comparing these values with criterion values.
Monitoring Name Description
Throttle Position (TP) This indicates the throttle-opening angle at the time of idling. If this angle is
abnormal, your vehicle may exhibit unstable idle speed, possible engine stall
and poor starting of the vehicle.
Heated Exhaust Gas The signals from the oxygen sensor are used to detect oxygen concentration in
Oxygen Sensor the exhaust gas. Based on these signals the PCM adjusts fuel injection amount
(O2S11) to ensure the cleanest possible exhaust gas. If these signals are abnormal,
you may exhibit poor/dirty exhaust emission, damage to the oxygen sensor and
catalytic converter due to extreme heat.
Spark Advance This indicates ignition timing control values which are essential to operate the
(SPARKADV) engine properly. If this value is abnormal, you may exhibit low engine power,
knocking and abnormal vibration of the engine.
Engine Revolutions Per This indicates engine idle speed. If this speed is abnormal, you may exhibit
Minute (RPM) unstable idling and poor fuel economy.
Generator Output This indicates the voltage generated by the alternator. If this voltage is
Voltage (ALTT V) abnormal, it will likely cause a discharged battery and unstable idling.
Transmission Fluid This indicates the temperature of the ATF (automatic transmission fluid) at the
Temperature (TFT) time of the Mazda Vehicle Check-up. If this temperature is abnormal, you may
exhibit erratic shifting, harsh shifting and poor fuel economy.
Engine Coolant This indicates the temperature of the engine coolant at the time of the Mazda
Temperature (ECT) Vehicle Check-up. If this temperature is abnormal, you may exhibit unstable
idling, low power, hard engine starting and poor fuel economy.

- 31 -