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Without using the SSTs

  1. Perform the PREPARATION  .
    CAUTION:
    • Connecting the wrong data link connector (DLC) terminal may possibly cause a malfunction. Carefully connect the specified terminal only.
  2. Use a jumper wire to short terminal TBS of the DLC to body GND.
  3. Depress the brake pedal, and have an assistant verify that the right front wheel does not turn.
  4. With the brake pedal still depressed, turn the ignition switch on and verify that the brake is released momentarily (approx. 0.5 sec.  ) and that the wheel turns when pressure-reduction operates.
  5. Inspect the operation of the remaining wheels in order: right front, left front, right rear, left rear.
    • Replace the ABS HU/CM if wheels do not rotate.
    • Inspect brake piping to ABS HU/CM if operation of the remaining wheel order is not within specified.
    Fig 1: Using Jumper Wire To Short Terminal TBS Of DLC To Body GND
    G01914168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If Steps 4 and 5 show correct operation, the following systems are okay:
      • Brake piping to ABS HU/CM
      • Braking system, including ABS HU/CM
      • Electrical system in ABS HU/CM (solenoid, ABS motor, etc.)
    • The following are not inspected with above steps:
      • Input system and harness of ABS HU/CM
      • Intermittent failure
      • Fluid leakage from brake including the ABS HU/CM and master cylinder
  6. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the jumper wire.
    Fig 2: Blinking Pattern Of ABS
    G01914169Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.