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Wave Profile Inspection

  1. Remove the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 connector.
  3. Connect oscilloscope test leads to the following PCM connector terminals.
    • (+) lead: PCM terminal 3V
    • (-) lead: PCM terminal 4A
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Monitor RPM PID.
    Fig 1: Identifying PCM Connector Terminal
    G03638007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Inspect wave profile when idling engine.
    • If wave profile or voltage are out of specifications, carry out the "Circuit Open/Short Inspection".
      • PCM terminal: 3V(+) <--> 4A(-)
      • Oscilloscope setting: 2.0V/DIV(Y), 20ms/DIV(X), DC range
      • Vehicle condition: Idling
    Fig 2: Identifying Waveform Graph
    G03638008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.