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P–4
ABS/TCS
OUTLINEA6E692146444201•The construction and operation of ABS (ABS/TCS) is the same as that of the current Mazda6 (GG) L8, LF, L3
engine 2WD model, except for the following. (See Mazda6 Training Manual 3359-1*-02C.)
—Due to adoption of TCM, ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM sends 4-wheel speed signal to the TCM through CAN.
Structural View
.
ABS/TCS
5
3
1
2
6
7
5
3
6
8
4
4
7
9
10TCS
OFF
11
12
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1 L.H.D.
2 R.H.D.
3 ABS wheel-speed sensor (front)
4 ABS sensor rotor (front)
5 ABS wheel-speed sensor (rear)
6 ABS sensor rotor (rear)7 TCS OFF switch
8 Instrument cluster
9 ABS warning light
10 Brake system warning light
11 TCS indicator light
12 TCS OFF light
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ABS/TCS
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P
System Diagram
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9
9
8
7
5
43
12
6
18
17
15
16
14
13
11
12
RF
FL
RR
RL
PCMG
E
FI Z
U
D
A
B
C
Y
AC
X
V O
R ADAB AA
ABS/TCS HU/CM
pP
9
10
19
920
A6E6921W201
1 IG switch
2SUS 15 A fuse
3 ABS 60 A fuse
4 Meter
5 ABS warning light
6 Brake system warning light
7 TCS OFF light
8 TCS indicator light
9CAN driver
10 Brake light11 Cruise actuator
12 TCS OFF switch
13 DLC-2
14 CAN-H
15 CAN-L
16 ABS Wheel-speed sensor
17 Battery
18 Brake switch
19 Audio unit, Wiper and washer switch, Car-navigation
unit, Auto leveling control unit
20 TCM, 4WD CM
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P–6
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
OUTLINEA6E692067650201•The construction and operation of DSC is the same as that of the current Mazada6 2WD model, except for the
following:
— Due to the addition the 4WD model, DSC HU/CM uses the foward-G signal from the combine sensor to
control DSC.
—Due to adoption of the 4WD CM, DSC HU/CM sends a coupling torque request, a 4-wheel speed, and DSC
operation condition signal to the 4WD CM through CAN.
—Due to the adoption of TCM, DSC HU/CM sends a 4-wheel speed signal to the TCM through CAN.
Structural view
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DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
7
5
4
3
1
2
14
13
6
13
12
5
4
3
7
6
1011
9
14
8
8
15
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1 L.H.D.
2 R.H.D.
3 DSC HU/CM
4 Wheel-speed sensor (front)
5 Sensor rotor (front)
6 Wheel-speed sensor (rear)
7 Sensor rotor (rear)
8 DSC OFF switch9 Instrument cluster
10 ABS warning light
11 DSC indicator light
12 DSC OFF light
13 Steering angle sensor
14 Combine sensor
15 Brake system warning light
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DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
P–7
P
Wiring Diagram
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9
RF
FL
RR
RL
PCM
G
E
M
I
F
K
H
Q
NJ
P
S
T
V
O
Y
X
W
U
R
L
Z
AC
D
B
AG
AF
AE
AC
AA
AB
C
F
D
A
B
EDSC HU/CM
A
B
C
D
F
1
3
2
8
7
5
4
6
9
9
9
10
11
13
12
15
14
18
17
16
1920
2122
24
23
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1 IG switch
2SUS 15A fuse
3 ABS 60 A fuse
4 Meter
5 ABS warning light
6 Brake system warning light
7 DSC OFF light
8 DSC indicator light
9CAN driver
10 Battery
11 Cruise actuator
12 DSC OFF switch13 DLC-2
14 CAN-H
15 CAN-L
16 Wheel-speed sensor
17 Combine sensor
18 Steering angle sensor
19 Brake switch
20 Brake light
21 Back-up light switch (MTX only)
22 Back-up light (MTX only)
23 Audio unit, Wiper and washer switch, Car-navigation
unit, Auto leveling control unit
24 TCM, 4WD CM
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P–8
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
End Of SieCOMBINE SENSOR (FORWARD-G SENSOR)A6E692067650202Function
•The forward-G sensor is integrated with the combine sensor to detect and calculate the vehicle forward-G force
and change in voltage to the DSC HU/CM.
Structure/Operation
•The drive train of 4WD vehicles delivers driving force to all four wheels, and due to this interlocking, the speed
of all wheels during braking is the same. When driving on road surfaces with especially low m (friction
coefficient), it is difficult to estimate the vehicle speed based on the wheel speed, and DSC braking becomes
unreliable. (For 2WD vehicles, the front and rear wheels are independent, so it is possible to accurately
estimate the vehicle speed by measuring the difference between the rotation speeds of the front and rear tires.)
A forward-G sensor has been installed to overcome this situation. When braking, the change in G-force is
detected, and the road surface m is judged (low m, high m), enabling a correction of the vehicle speed
estimation.
•The output voltage characteristic for the combine sensor is 2.5 V when the vehicle is standing still, and
changes accordingly as forward-G is formed.
•Forward-G is formed when the sensor detects an inertial force created by, and in proportion to, a G- force
acting on a silicon detection component.
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CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN)A6E692067650203•ABS (ABS/TCS) or DSC HU/CM transmit/receive information through CAN. Due to the addition of TCM, 4WD
CM, and the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model, the following information has been changed. For detailed
information on CAN, see the “CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK.” (See T–3 OUTLINE.)
Transmitted Information
•Coupling torque request (to 4WD CM)
•DSC operating condition (to 4WD CM)
Received Information
•Coupling torque (from 4WD CM)
•Shift position (from TCM)
•Fuel injection information (only MZR-CD (RF Turbo), from PCM)
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(V)
2.5
-14.70
+14.7(m/s
2)
45
3
6
2
1
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1 External view
2 Front of vehicle
3 Output voltage characteristic4 Deceleration
5 Forward-G
6 Acceleration
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ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
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OUTLINEA6E697043000201•The operation of the on-board diagnostic system for ABS (ABS/TCS) or DSC is the same as that of the current
Mazda6 (GG) L8, LF, L3 engine 2WD model, except for the following. (See Mazda6 Training Manual
3359-1*-02C.)
— Due to the addition of the 4WD model, DTCs and PID data monitor has been added.
—Due to the addition of the MZR-CD (RF Turbo) engine model, the DTC C1119 fail-safe function and the
detection condition have been changed.
Fail-safe Function
Fail-safe function table
*1: When engine speed signal through CAN is out of specification, the light illuminates.*2: When engine speed signal through CAN is out of specification, the system is suspended.*3: When engine speed signal value through CAN is invalid, only brake TCS is available.*4: When fuel injection information through CAN is out of specification or invalid, only brake TCS is available.*5: When engine speed signal value through CAN is invalid, only brake DSC is available.*6: When the engine control system has a malfunction, only brake DSC is available.
PID/DATA Monitor Table
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ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC
Malfunc-
tion
locationDTC Fail-safe function
WDS
or
equiva-
lentWarning light illumination condition Control condition
ABS
warning
lightBRAKE
system
warning
light
(when
parking
brake is
released)DSC
(TCS)
OFF lightDSC
(TCS)
indicator
light ABS
controlEBD
controlTCS
controlDSC
controlBrake
assist
control
PCM and/
or engine
speed
signal lineC1119Not
Illuminated Not
Illuminated Not
Illuminated
*1Illuminated Available AvailableAvailable*2, *3, *4Available*2, *5, *6Available
Combine
sensor
(forward-
G) lineC1949
Illuminated Not
Illuminated Illuminated IlluminatedNot
availableAvailable—Not
availableNot
available
C1950
CAN line U2511Not
Illuminated Not
Illuminated Not
Illuminated Illuminated Available Available—Available Available
PID name input/output part Operation/unit
ACCLMTR Accelerometer ACCELERATION
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P–10
OUTLINE , GENERAL PROCEDURES
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E690201020205•The following changes have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual (1730-1*-02C).
Power brake unit
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
Vacuum switch (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Inspection procedure has been added.
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Vacuum pump (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Inspection procedure has been added.
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Front brake (disc)
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
Disc pad (front)
•Replacement procedure has been modified.
Parking brake (lever type)
•Adjustment procedure has been modified.
DSC HU/CM
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
Combine sensor (Forward-G sensor)
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
On-board diagnostic (ABS/TCS)
•4WD and MZR-CD (RF Turbo) have been added.
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PRECAUTION (BRAKES)A6E691001020201Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a
wheel is removed, tighten it to 88—118 N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 65.0—87.0 ft·lbf}.
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
•Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off
immediately.
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut
tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination.
•If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes,
and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Connectors Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect
the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.
ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC Components Operations
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC memory after working on ABS, ABS/TCS or
DSC components.
•If there are any DTCs in the memory, clear them.
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OUTLINE
GENERAL PROCEDURES
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CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
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P
POWER BRAKE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6912438002011. Remove the master cylinder.
2. Remove the wiper arm.
3. Remove the cowl grille.
4. Remove the wiper motor.
5. Remove the cowl panel.
6. For L.H.D. and R.H.D. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) only), remove the A/C bracket.
7. For L.H.D., remove the ABS (ABS/TCS) HU/CM or DSC HU/CM.
8. For R.H.D. (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)), remove the alternator cover.
9. For R.H.D. (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)), remove the insulator.
10. For R.H.D. (except MZR-CD (RF Turbo)), remove the vacuum pipe bracket.
11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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VACUUM SWITCH INSPECTION (MZR-CD (RF TURBO))A6E6912663902011. Remove the vacuum hose from the power brake unit.
2. Set the vacuum pump (any commercially
available model) onto the power brake unit as
shown.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Apply vacuum to the power brake unit using the
vacuum pump (any commercially available
model) and verify the operating condition of the
brake warning light. The vacuum switch is
functioning normally if it corresponds to the above
specifications.
•If not as specified, replace the vacuum switch.
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CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM
1 Vacuum hose
2 Snap pin
3Clevis pin
4Nut
5Fork
6 Power brake unit
7Gasket
8Nut
GREASEGREASE
R
3
4
8
6
2
7
5
1
18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60, 13.8—18.8}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
15.7—21.6
{1.60—2.20,
11.6—15.9}
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Vacuum
kPa {mm Hg, inHg}Brake warning light
Below 10.7±2.7
{80±20, 3.1±0.8}ON
Above 10.7±2.7
{80±20, 3.1±0.8}OFFA6E6912W204