DTC P2229: Notes

2006 Mazda 6 s, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P2229 [AJ] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2229 EGR boost sensor circuit high, input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the input voltage from the EGR boost sensor. If the input voltage at PCM terminal 1AL is 4.9 V or above  , the PCM determines that EGR boost sensor circuit has a malfunction.

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.
  • DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • EGR boost sensor malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to power circuit between EGR boost sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 1 AL
  • Open circuit between EGR boost sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1BD
  • PCM malfunction
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RENDER: 1.0x

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