Engine coolant temperature compensation inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
- Access the following PIDs:
- ECT
- IAT
- RPM
- Verify that the engine is cold, then start the engine.
- Verify that the engine speed decreases as the engine warms up.
- If the engine speed does not decrease or decreases slowly, inspect the following:
- CHT sensor and related wiring harness (See CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE (CHT) SENSOR INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .)
- Electronic throttle body and related wiring harness (See THROTTLE BODY INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .)
- If the engine speed does not decrease or decreases slowly, inspect the following: