Water Sprinkling Method
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If malfunction occurs only during high humidity or rainy/snowy weather, perform the following steps:
CAUTION:
- Indirectly change the temperature and humidity by spraying water onto the front of the radiator.
- If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leakage may damage the control module. When testing a vehicle with a water leakage problem, special caution must be used.
- Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2 if you are inspecting sensors or switches.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position (Engine off).NOTE:
- If engine starts and runs, perform the following steps at idle.
- Access PIDs for sensor or switch if you are inspecting sensors or switches.
- If you are inspecting the switch, turn it on manually.
- Spray water onto the vehicle or run it through a car wash.
- If PID value is unstable or malfunction occurs, repair or replace part if necessary.