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Past malfunction code display cancellation

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CAUTION:
  • Connecting the wrong DLC terminal may possibly cause a malfunction. Carefully connect the specified terminal only.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Wait until the air bag system warning light illuminates approximately 6 seconds  and goes off.
  3. Perform both the following steps alternately three times each at approximately 1 second intervals.
    1. Use a jumper wire to short the DLC terminal SCN to body GND.
    2. Disconnect the jumper wire from body GND.
      Fig 1: Identifying Warning Light Blinking Pattern
      G03638593Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the DTCs are displayed, wait until they disappear.
  5. Using a jumper wire, short the DLC terminal SCN to body GND to verify that the DTCs of the past malfunction are not displayed.
    • If the DTCs are still displayed, perform the past malfunction display cancellation again.
      Fig 2: Shorting DLC Terminal SCN To Body GND
      G03638594Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  7. Disconnect the jumper wire from the DLC.
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