Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2001626 ES V6-2.5L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONREADING AND CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESREADING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESWITH OEM SCAN TOOL (NEW GENERATION STAR TESTER)PENDING TROUBLE CODE ACCESS PROCEDURE
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6-2.5L DOHC
Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6-2.5L DOHCSECTION Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure
NOTE: Start engine and keep it running. If engine will not start, turn the ignition key to ON (Engine OFF) during the procedure.
1. Perform the NGS tester hook-up procedure.
2. Move the cursor to GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS.

3. Press the TRIGGER key to enter this selection.

4. Press CONT.
5. Turn the menu dial clockwise to scroll the screen.
6. Move the cursor to PENDING TROUBLE CODES.

7. Press the TRIGGER key to enter this selection.
8. Press START.
9. Retrieve PENDING TROUBLE CODES.
NOTE: If the "NO DTCS AVAILABLE/NO RESPONSE" message is shown on the screen, be sure to run the PID/DATA MONITOR in GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS and confirm that the "LINK COMMUNICATION ERROR. MODULE NOT RESPONDING. CHECK IGNITION STATUS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS" message does not appear.
1. Perform the NGS tester hook-up procedure.
2. Move the cursor to GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS.
3. Press the TRIGGER key to enter this selection.
4. Press CONT.
5. Turn the menu dial clockwise to scroll the screen.
6. Move the cursor to PENDING TROUBLE CODES.
7. Press the TRIGGER key to enter this selection.
8. Press START.
9. Retrieve PENDING TROUBLE CODES.
NOTE: If the "NO DTCS AVAILABLE/NO RESPONSE" message is shown on the screen, be sure to run the PID/DATA MONITOR in GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS and confirm that the "LINK COMMUNICATION ERROR. MODULE NOT RESPONDING. CHECK IGNITION STATUS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS" message does not appear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.