How can I tell if my Mazda has an error code?

How can I tell if my Mazda has an error code?

Mazda used MECS-II and Ford’s EEC-IV system. Error codes are deciphered through a series of blinking check engine light (CEL) also known as a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). It is comparable to morse code coming from the check engine light while the car is in diagnostic mode.

Where are the Check Engine light codes on a Mazda 626?

These are the main check engine light codes for MECS-II 626’s. You put the car into diagnostic mode by using a jumper wire between the C (TEN) & E (GROUND) pins of the diagnostic box under the hood of your car.

Where are the OBD codes on a pre 1995 Mazda?

Step by step guide on how to retrieve and decode Mazda pre 1995 OBD system trouble codes. Step 1 – Start the engine and allow to warm up to operating temperature, then turn the engine “OFF”. Step 2 – Next, install a jumper wire from the TEN terminal to the GND terminal, located either under the dash or hood depending on model.

How to get code 111 on Mazda 626 probe?

So for Mazda 626 owners you can completely skip Step 6, for other vehicles owners (not Mazda 626, MX6, Probe, or Telstar) with EEC-IV that stumble upon this article in the future, step 6 might apply to you. 7. After a pause of about 4 to 15 seconds if everything checks out OK, you should receive a code “111.”

How do you find the trouble code on a Mazda?

Step 4 – The check engine light will start to blink, count the number, this will be the first number of the two digit trouble code. For example, if the light blinks two times and then pauses, the first number of the code is 2.

So for Mazda 626 owners you can completely skip Step 6, for other vehicles owners (not Mazda 626, MX6, Probe, or Telstar) with EEC-IV that stumble upon this article in the future, step 6 might apply to you. 7. After a pause of about 4 to 15 seconds if everything checks out OK, you should receive a code “111.”

Step by step guide on how to retrieve and decode Mazda pre 1995 OBD system trouble codes. Step 1 – Start the engine and allow to warm up to operating temperature, then turn the engine “OFF”. Step 2 – Next, install a jumper wire from the TEN terminal to the GND terminal, located either under the dash or hood depending on model.

Can a Mazda 626 request a WoT response?

In my experience so far, the Mazda 626 with EEC-IV does not request the WOT response prior to KOER codes. So for Mazda 626 owners you can completely skip Step 6, for other vehicles owners (not Mazda 626, MX6, Probe, or Telstar) with EEC-IV that stumble upon this article in the future, step 6 might apply to you.