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2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, Standard

DTC P0116: Notes

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P0116 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0116 Engine coolant temperature circuit range/performance
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the maximum value and minimum value of engine coolant temperature when the engine is started and 5 min  have been passed after leaving the vehicle 6 h or more  . If the difference between the maximum and the minimum values of the engine coolant temperature is below 6°C {10.8°F}  , the PCM determines that there is an ECT circuit range/performance problem.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (Engine cooling system).
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunctioning condition in first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • ECT sensor malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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