2002 MAZDA 6 warning

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–199
F2
NO.13 KNOCKING/PINGINGA6E408018881215
Diagnostic Procedure
13 KNOCKING/PINGING
DESCRIPTION•Excessive shrilly knocking sound from engine.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Intake shutter valve stuck close
•VSC valve stuck close
•Glow system malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Low coolant temperature
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related malfunction
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Excessive fuel pressure
•Fuel return line clogging or restriction
•EGR system malfunction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Does engine run cold? Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.18 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS—RUNS COLD”.
No Go to next step.
2 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel return line clogging and/or restriction
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction or clogging
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 2.
3 Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
Access ECT PID.
Verify ECT PID is above 80 °C {176 °F}?Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect ECT PID.

F2–202
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.14 POOR FUEL ECONOMYA6E408018881216
Diagnostic Procedure
14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY
DESCRIPTION•Fuel economy is unsatisfactory.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Incorrect idle speed
•A/C system improper operation
•Intake -air system clogging or restriction
•Engine cooling system malfunction
•Poor fuel quality
•Improper coolant level
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Incorrect adjustment idle switch
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No .2 or related circuit malfunction
•VSS or related circuit malfunction
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter clogging
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel leakage
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel filter clogging or restriction
•Brake dragging
•EGR system malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Clutch slippage
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Coolant heater system malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect for following:
•Fuel quality (e.g.: including water
contamination, winter/summer blend)
•Fuel line/fuel filter clogging and/or restriction
•Fuel line leakage
•Intake-air system restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
•Vacuum leakage
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2 Is brake system functioning properly? Yes Go to next step.
No Inspect for cause.

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–205
F2
NO.15 EMISSION COMPLIANCEA6E408018881217
Diagnostic Procedure
15 EMISSION COMPLIANCE
DESCRIPTION•Fails emissions test.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Poor fuel quality
•Vacuum leakage
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Intake-air system restriction or clogging
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Intake shutter valve stuck close
•VSC valve stuck close
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Guide blade valve malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Glow system malfunction
•EGR system malfunction
•EGR water cooler malfunction
•Low coolant temperature
•Engine overheating
•Inadequate fuel pressure
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Suction control valve inspection (built-in supply pump)
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Incorrect adjustment accelerator position sensor and/or idle switch
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Idle switch or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel line rclogging or restriction
•Supply pump malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Incorrect idle speed
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Neutral switch or related circuit malfunction
•VSS or related circuit malfunction
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Base engine malfunction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction
•Catalyst converter malfunction
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Is engine overheating? Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.17 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS—OVERHEATING”.
No Go to next step.
2 Does engine run cold? Yes Go to symptom troubleshooting “NO.18 COOLING
SYSTEM CONCERNS—RUNS COLD”.
No Go to next step.

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–213
F2
NO.19 EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKEA6E408018881221
Diagnostic Procedure
19 EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
DESCRIPTION•Excessive black smoke is observed in exhaust gas.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Intake-air system clogging or restriction
•Air leakage from Intake-air system
•Incorrect fuel injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Excessive fuel pressure
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel line clogging or restriction
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Low engine compression
•Improper valve timing
•Base engine malfunction
•EGR system malfunction
•Variable boost control (VBC) system malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Turbocharger malfunction
•Charge air cooler malfunction
•Intake shutter valve malfunction
•Variable swirl control (VSC) system malfunction
•VSC valve malfunction
•IDM or related circuit malfunction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter restriction or clogging
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect for following:
•Intake-air system clogging or restriction
•Exhaust system and/or catalyst converter
restriction or clogging
•Charge air cooler condition (restriction or
damaged)
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 1.
2 Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Go to next step.
3 Does any other symptom exist? Yes Go to appropriate flowchart.
No Go to next step.
4 Inspect for air cleaner element for clogging.
Is air cleaner element okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace air cleaner element.

F2–216
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.20 FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT)A6E408018881222
Diagnostic Procedure
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20 FUEL ODOR (IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT)
DESCRIPTION•Fuel smell or visible leakage.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Excessive fuel pressure
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Fuel pressure limiter malfunction (built-in common rail)
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Fuel leakage
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Visually inspect fuel leakage at fuel injector and
fuel line.
Is there any fuel leakage?Yes Service as necessary.
No Go to next step.
2 Visually inspect for damaged or cracked fuel
filter.
Is fuel filter okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Replace fuel filter.
3 Inspect fuel pressure sensor.
(See F2–79 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
INSPECTION)
Is fuel pressure okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair or replace as necessary.
4 Inspect suction control valve.
(See F2–54 SUCTION CONTROL VALVE
INSPECTION)
Is suction control valve okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Repair supply pump.
(See F2–54 SUPPLY PUMP INSPECTION)
5 Perform self-test function using WDS or
equivalent.
Turn engine switch to ON.
Retrieve any DTC.
Is DTC displayed?YesDTC is displayed:
Go to appropriate DTC test.
Communication error message is displayed:
Inspect for following:
•Open circuit between PCM control relay and PCM
terminal 53 or 79
•Open circuit PCM control relay and PCM terminal
69
•PCM control relay stuck open
•Open or poor GND circuit (PCM terminal 65, 85,
103 or 104)
•Poor connection vehicle body GND
NoNo DTC is displayed:
Remove and inspect common rail.
6 Verify test results.
•If okay, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•If malfunction remains, replace PCM. (See F2–64 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

TROUBLESHOOTING
F2–217
F2
NO.21 ENGINE NOISEA6E408018881223
Diagnostic Procedure
21 ENGINE NOISE
DESCRIPTION•Engine noise under hood.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Engine internal damage
•Timing belt displacement
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Loose attaching bolts or worn parts
•Improper drive belt tension
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Incorrect injection timing
•Erratic signal from CKP sensor
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•Fuel pressure sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Boost sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•EGR system or malfunction
•IAT sensor No.2 or related circuit malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Suction control valve malfunction (built-in supply pump)
•Air leakage from intake-air system
•Air in power steering fluid line
•Turbocharger operating noise
•Solenoid valve operating noise
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
Note
•PCM checks fuel injection amount during a set interval while idling, and automatically corrects it to
maintain engine efficiency. It is normal that engine noise and vibration might be a little louder during
this process.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Is squeal, click or chirp sound present? Yes Inspect engine oil level, solenoid valves installation or
drive belt.
No Go to next step.
2 Is rumble or grind sound present? Yes Inspect drive belt tension or power steering system
fluid level.
If okay, perform power steering fluid line air bleed.
No Go to next step.
3 Is rattle sound present? Yes Inspect location of rattle for loose parts.
No Go to next step.
4 Is hiss sound present? Yes Inspect for vacuum leakage and intake-air system
leakage.
No Go to next step.
5 Is rap or roar sound present? Yes Inspect exhaust system or loose parts.
No Go to next step.

F2–220
TROUBLESHOOTING
NO.22 VIBRATION CONCERNS (ENGINE)A6E408018881224
Diagnostic Procedure
22 VIBRATION CONCERNS (ENGINE)
DESCRIPTION•Vibration from under hood or driveline.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE•Loose attaching bolts or worn parts
•Cooling fan No.1 or cooling fan No.2 seat are improper
•Engine or transaxle mounts are improperly installed
•Components malfunction such as worn parts
•Erratic signal from CMP sensor
•ECT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Accelerator position sensor or related circuit malfunction
•MAF/IAT sensor or related circuit malfunction
•Idle switch or related circuit malfunction
•Incorrect adjustment of accelerator position sensor and/or idle switch
•Fuel injector malfunction
•Vacuum leakage
•Improper tension or damaged drive belts
•Improper balance of wheels or tires
•Driveline malfunction
•Suspension malfunction
Warning
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair
procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death
and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete “BEFORE
REPAIR PROCEDURE” and “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE” described in this manual.
STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Inspect following components for loose attaching
bolts or worn parts:
•Cooling fan No.1
•Cooling fan No.2
•Cooling fan No.1 and cooling fan No.2 seat
•Drive belt and pulley
•Engine mounts
•Exhaust system
Are all items okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Readjust or retighten engine mount installation
position.
Service as necessary for other parts.
2 Inspect vacuum leakage.
Are vacuum hoses okay?Yes Go to next step.
No Service as necessary.
Repeat Step 2.

CHARGING SYSTEM
G–7
G
1. Remove the battery from vehicle and place it in a pan of water.
2. Connect a battery charger to the battery.
3. Adjust the charging current as follows.
4. After the battery has been recharged, measure
the battery positive voltage and verify that the
battery keeps specified voltage for more than 1 h.
•If not as specified, replace the battery.
Specification
Above 12.4 V
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GENERATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E471018300202MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Warning
•When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will
generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components.
Always disconnect the battery before performing the following operation.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the drive belt. (See B2–4 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Generator Warning Light
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
•Charge if necessary. (See G–6 BATTERY RECHARGING.)
2. Verify that the drive belt deflection/tension is correct. (See B2–4 DRIVE BELT INSPECTION.)
•Replace if necessary. (See B2–4 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Turn the engine switch ON position and verify that the generator warning light turns on.
•If not, inspect the generator warning light, and the wiring harnesses between the battery, generator warning
light, and generator terminal L.
4. Verify that the generator warning light goes out after the engine is started.
•If not, inspect the generator.
Battery type
(5-hour rate)Slow-charge
(A)Quick-charge
(A/30 min)
95D31L (64) 6.5—8.0 40
115D31L (70) 7.0—8.5 45BATTERY CHARGER
BATTERY
A6E4710W100
1 Terminal B wire
2 Connector
3 Generator
3
12
A
B
A
B
9.8—14.7
{1.0—1.4,
8—10}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
37—52
{38—53, 28—38}
9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}
A6E4710W101