Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 3264

4 Inspect DLC-2 terminals F and E for followings:
Is there any malfunction?
5 Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
Retrieve the on-demand and continuous memory
DTC from ABS HU/CM or DSC HU/CM.
Is there any DTC displayed?
6 Turn the ignition switch off.
Inspect the instrument cluster connector
terminals for poor connection (such as
damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
Are the terminals normal?
7 Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Measure the resistance between the instrument
cluster connector terminals 1J and 1L.
Is the resistance 114—126 ohms?
Short circuit between terminals
F and E
Short to power supply
Short to GND
YesInspect the wiring harness and
CAN system-related module.
Repair or replace the
malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.
YesPerform the appropriate DTC
troubleshooting procedure.
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS
[ABS].)
(See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS
[DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (DSC)].)
No Go to the next step.
YesGo to the next step.
No Repair or replace the terminal.
YesInspect the wiring harness and
CAN system-related module.
Repair or replace the
malfunctioning part.
No Replace the instrument cluster.