Mazda RX-8 Manual page 659

VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0126
COMPLETED
Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
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Start the engine.
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Verify that the E/L and A/C are off.
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Access the DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING
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TEST RESULTS.
Monitor the TEST #10:E1:81 (ECT).
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NOTE:
This test requires actual driving. Chassis
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dynomometer cannot be used for this
test.
During the test drive, constant speed
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should be maintained, although 2 or 3
stops during every 5 min of driving time
(e.g. for traffic signals) is acceptable.
Stop-and-go (e.g. in case of traffic
congestion) is not acceptable during the
test period.
Test period depends on ECT at the
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engine start. (e.g. if ECT is − − − − 10 ° ° ° ° C {14
° ° ° ° F} , monitoring period is 38 min and
ECT is 30 ° ° ° ° C {86 ° ° ° ° F} , monitoring
period is 8 min )
Verify TEST #10:E1:81 (ECT) value.
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Is value above minimum value?
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10
Replace the PCM, then go to Step 9.
No
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
Yes Go to the next step.
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