PID/DATA Monitor Inspection

1. Verify that there is no engine oil leakage.
   • If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
2. Inspect the engine oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
3. Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
4. Access the PID/DATA monitor item OIL_LEVEL using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)
5. Verify that the PID OIL_LEVEL value and the engine oil amount measured using the dipstick are same.

Fig 1: Checking PID Oil Level Value And Engine Oil Amount Measured Using Dipstick

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Engine oil level sensor output value (Reference) 

• If it cannot be verified, replace the engine oil level sensor. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)