DTC C1949, C1950 [DSC]: Notes

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC C1949, C1950 [DSC] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC C1949, C1950 Combined sensor (forward G-sensor)
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • C1949:
    • Monitor voltage of forward-G sensor is detected at 4.5 V or more  , or 0.5 V or less 
    • Monitor voltage difference of 0.4 V or more  within 1 cycle is detected 8 times in 1 s 
  • C1950:
    • Forward-G sensor O-point correction value is default or more
    • Output voltage value from G sensor remains absolutely unchanged
    • Difference between estimated G-force calculated from 2 channels exceeds specification
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Open circuit in harness between combined sensor terminal C and DSC HU/CM terminal P
  • Open circuit, short to power, or short to ground in harness between DSC HU/CM terminal V and combined sensor terminal A
  • Open circuit, short to power, or short to ground in harness between DSC HU/CM terminal S and combined sensor terminal F
  • Open circuit in harness between combined sensor terminal E and DSC HU/CM terminal Y
  • Malfunction of combined sensor
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