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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20066 I, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM L3)ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTIONTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SWEEP INSPECTION
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, Automatic
Throttle position (TP) sweep inspection
2006 Mazda 6 i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Throttle position (TP) sweep inspection
- Connect the WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON position.
- Verify that none of the following DTC are displayed:
- P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0638, P2100*2, P2101, P2102*2, P2103*2, P2107, P2108, P2109*1, P2112*1, P2119, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138
- If any one DTC is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
- P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0638, P2100*2, P2101, P2102*2, P2103*2, P2107, P2108, P2109*1, P2112*1, P2119, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138
- Access TP_REL PID.
- Verify that the PID reading is within the CTP value. (See
PCM INSPECTION
).
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
- Remove the air duct from throttle valve body.
- Verify that the throttle valve opens when accelerator pedal is depressed.
- If the throttle valve opens, inspect the throttle position sensor and related harness.
- If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle actuator control motor and related harness.
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
- Gradually depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading increases lineally.
- If the PID reading drops momentarily, inspect the following:
- Throttle position sensor
- If the PID reading drops momentarily, inspect the following:
- Fully depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading is within WOT value. (See
PCM INSPECTION
).
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the followings:
- Remove the air duct from throttle valve body.
- Verify that the throttle valve opens when throttle pedal is depressed.
- If the throttle valve opens, inspect the throttle position sensor and related harness.
- If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle actuator control motor and related harness.
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the followings:
*1 : California emission regulation applicable ATX model
*2 : Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model
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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.