Mazda Training manual - part 101

Dynamic Driving Safety Systems 

DSC 

Diagnostics 

• 

The HU/CM can be checked by: 

– 

Reading out DTCs 

– 

Checking voltage signals 

– 

Monitoring / Activating the corresponding PIDs (see below) 

 

PID

Definition Unit/Condition 

BOO_ABS

Brake switch

ON/OFF

CCNTABS

Number of detected DTCs

-

ESP_VOLT

IVD/DSC sensor supply voltage

V

LATACCEL#

Initialisation start-up for combined sensor

True / False

LAT_ACCL

Lateral G-force from combined sensor

G

LF_INLET#

LF ABS pressure inlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LF_OUTLET#

LF ABS pressure outlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LF_TC_PRV#

LF stability control solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LF_TC_SWV#

LF traction control solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LF_WSPD

LF ABS wheel-speed sensor input

km/h, mph

LR_INLET#

LR ABS pressure inlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LR_OUTLET#

LR ABS pressure outlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

LR_WSPD

LR ABS wheel-speed senor input

km/h, mph

MCYL_S_CAL#

Initialisation start-up for brake fluid pressure sensor

True / False

MPREDTDR

Brake fluid pressure

kPa, psi, bar

PMP_MOTOR#

ABS motor

ON/OFF

RF_INLET#

RF ABS pressure inlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RF_OUTLET#

RF ABS pressure outlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RF_TC_PRV#

RF stability control solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RF_TC_SWV#

RF traction control solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RR_INLET#

RR ABS pressure inlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RR_OUTLET#

RR ABS pressure outlet solenoid valve

ON/OFF

RF_WSPD

RF ABS wheel-speed sensor input

km/h, mph

RR_WSPD

RR ABS wheel-speed sensor input

km/h, mph

SWA_POS

Steering angle sensor

°

TCYC_FS

DSC stand by

ON/OFF

TCYC_SW

DSC OFF switch

Pressed/Not pressed

YAW_RATE

Yaw rate value from combined sensor

°/s

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Mazda3 

 

Curriculum Training 

02-63 

DSC 

Dynamic Driving Safety Systems 

Combined Sensor 

• 

On current Mazda vehicles, the combined sensor is located either below the passenger’s 
seat, or below the centre console (MX-5 and Mazda6). As the name implies, it 
incorporates a combination of at least two sensors, that measure yaw rate and 
transverse acceleration. 

• 

The combined sensor is either hardwired or connected via a separate CAN to the DSC 
HU/CM. 

• 

The sensors themselves are a special kind of accelerometer built into a microchip (or a 
similar type). They operate both mechanically and/or electronically and are used to 
detect yaw rate and lateral G force acting on the vehicle. The combined sensor transmits 
detected forces either via CAN to the DSC CM or, if hardwired, as a corresponding 
voltage signal. These signals are used to assist the DSC CM to distinguish between 
stable and unstable driving conditions. 

 
NOTE:  The combined sensor is highly sensitive against impacts. Therefore, the sensor has 

to be replaced after it fell down. 

 
NOTE:  The mounting bolts and nuts of the combined sensor must always be tightened to the 

specified torque in the compulsory sequence (refer to W/M). Ensure that the sensor 
is correctly aligned, otherwise the measurement results for yaw rate and transverse 
acceleration could be affected, causing a malfunction of the DSC. 

 

 

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1 Combined 

sensor 

connector 

4 Bracket 

2 Nut 

5 Bolt 

3 Combined 

sensor 

  

 
 
 

02-64 Curriculum 

Training 

Dynamic Driving Safety Systems 

DSC 

Diagnostics 

• 

The combined sensor can be checked by: 

– 

Reading out DTCs 

– 

Checking voltage signals 

– 

Monitoring / Activating the corresponding PIDs (see below) 

 

PID

Definition Unit/Condition 

LATACCEL#

Initalisation start-up for combined sensor

ON/OFF

LAT_ACCL

Lateral G-force from combined sensor

G

YAW_RATE

Yaw rate value from combined sensor

°/s

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Replacement 

• 

If a combined sensor needs to be replaced, the new sensor must be initialised with the 
aid of the M-MDS (refer to W/M). 

 

Steering Angle Sensor 

• 

The steering angle sensor is attached to the steering column, and is located between the 
clock spring and the combination switch. It is either integrated into the combination 
switch or is a separate component. 

• 

Mazda vehicles are equipped with different types of combination sensors. They always 
transmit a steering wheel turn signal allowing the DSC CM to detect any rotation 
(degrees and direction) and the neutral position of the steering wheel. The steering angle 
sensor is either hardwired or connected via HS-CAN to the DSC HU/CM. Up to three 
different voltage signals can be transmitted from a hardwired steering angle sensor, 
depending on the model.  

• 

Signal generation is done either with the aid of a photoelectric barrier, hall element type 
sensors, or GMR (Giant Magneto Resistor) type sensors. The operation of the 
photoelectric barrier type is explained below.  

• 

The steering angle sensor on the Mazda3 (BK) is a separate unit. It features a sensor 
unit with a photo transistor, positioned opposite a LED straddling a slitted disc, that 
rotates together with the steering wheel. 

• 

As the disc rotates, the LED light, received by the photo transistor, varies due to the slits 
on the disc. The photo transistor outputs an ON signal when it receives light and an OFF 
signal when the light is blocked. The DSC HU/CM calculates the steering angle and the 
turning speed of the steering wheel based on the phase difference between sensor A 
and B outputs. 

 
 

Curriculum Training 

02-65 

DSC 

Dynamic Driving Safety Systems 

 

 

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1 

Vehicle front 

5 

Steering angle signal A 

2 

Disc 

6 

Detection circuit (inside DSC HU/CM) 

3 Sensor 

unit 

7 Slit 

4 

Steering angle signal B 

 

 

 
 

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