Data Link Connector Circuit Changes (MT 0597-05)

WARNING: This page is about the MX-6 Base, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1997-05-01
Reference number: MT 0597-05

DATA LINK CONNECTOR CIRCUIT CHANGES

TECHNICAL INFORMATION TIP - MANUFACTURER

Reference Number(s): MT 0597-05, Date of Issue: May, 1997

Model(s)::	1996-97 Mazda 626/MX-6
Category::	Mazda Tips

DESCRIPTION

On some 1996-97 626/MX-6 vehicles, several circuits in the Data Link Connector (located in the engine compartment) have been eliminated. The changes were placed into mass production between 8/5/96 and 2/10/97. The wiring harness configuration on these vehicles will vary depending on the production date and vehicle repair history.

The following changes have been made to KL (ATX & MTX) AND FS (MTX) equipped vehicles. See Fig 1 , and Table below.

KL (ATX & MTX) AND FS (MTX) EQUIPPED

NAME	DESCRIPTION	ACTION
FEN	Not Used	Eliminated
KLN	ISO9141 Kline	Eliminated
+B	IG+ From Meter Fuse	Eliminated
FAB	A/B Fail	Eliminated
TAB	A/B Test	Eliminated

Fig 1: KL and FS Wiring Harness Configuration

The following changes have been made to FS (ATX) equipped vehicles. See Fig 2 , and Table below.

FS (ATX) EQUIPPED

NAME	DESCRIPTION	ACTION
+B	IG+ From Meter Fuse	Eliminated
SGND	Ground On Engine	Changed To Body Ground
BUS+	J1850 Bus+	Eliminated
BUS-	J1859 Bus-	Eliminated
FAB	A/B Fail	Eliminated
TAB	A/B Test	Eliminated

Fig 2: FS Wiring Harness Configuration

Refer to 1997 Wiring Diagram, (pages Z-148 & Z-150) for circuit illustration.