DTC P2138: Notes

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P2138 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2138 APP sensor No.1/No.2 voltage correlation problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM compares the input voltage from APP sensor No.1 with the input voltage from APP sensor No.2. If the difference is more than the specification, the PCM determines that there is an APP sensor No.1/No.2 angle correlation problem.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • APP sensor No.1 malfunction
  • APP sensor No.2 malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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