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Wave profile Inspection

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  1. Remove the PCM. (See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE .)
  2. Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 connector.
  3. Connect the SST  (104 Pin Breakout Box) to the PCM as shown.
  4. Connect oscilloscope test leads to the following PCM connector terminals.
    • (+) lead: PCM terminal 58
    • (-) lead: PCM terminal 103
  5. Start the engine.
  6. Monitor VSS PID.
    Fig 1: Identifying PCM And Vehicle Harness
    G01914449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Inspect wave profile.
    • PCM terminal: 58 (+)-103(-)
    • Oscilloscope setting: 1 V/DIV(Y), 2.5 ms/DIV(X), DC range
    • Vehicle condition: drive the vehicle with 32 km/h {20 mph}
      • If wave profile or voltage are out of specifications, carry out the "Open Circuit Inspection" or "Short Circuit Inspection"
        Fig 2: Identifying Blinking Pattern
        G01914450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.