DTC P0111: Notes

2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Notes
DTC P0111 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0111 IAT circuit performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If intake air temperature is higher than engine coolant temperature by 18°C {32.4°F} for 1.2 s  with ignition switch on* , the PCM determines that there is a intake air temperature sensor circuit range/performance problem.

* : Ignition switch on when 6 h  or more has passed since the previous ignition switch off
Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • IAT sensor malfunction
  • Poor connection at MAF/IAT sensor or PCM connector
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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