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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (AJ]DTC P0118 [AJ]DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Diagnostic procedure

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Diagnostic procedure
DTC P0118 [AJ] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN RECORDED 
  • Have FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS (Engine cooling system related) been recorded?
 Yes Go to the next step.
No Record FREEZE FRAME DATA and DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST RESULTS on repair order, then go to the next step.
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR INFORMATION AVAILABILITY 
  • Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability.
  • Is any related repair information available?
 Yes Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available repair information.
  • If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT ECT SENSOR CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect ECT sensor connector.
  • Check for poor connection (such as damaged, pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
4 INSPECT ECT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER 
  • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  • Measure voltage between ECT sensor terminal A and body ground.
  • Is voltage B+  ?
 Yes Repair or replace harness for short to power, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
5 INSPECT ECT SENSOR 
 Yes Replace ECT sensor, then go to Step 8.
(See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] ).
No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Disconnect PCM connector.
  • Check for poor connection (such as damaged, pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
  • Is there any malfunction?
 Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 8.
No Go to the next step.
7 INSPECT ECT SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT 
  • Turn the ignition switch off.
  • Check continuity between the following circuits:
    • ECT sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2AQ
    • ECT sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 2AJ
  • Is there continuity?
 Yes Repair or replace harness for open circuit, then go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
8 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P0118 COMPLETED 
  • Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
  • Clear DTC from PCM memory using M-MDS.
  • Perform the KOEO or KOER SELF TEST using the M-MDS.

    (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [AJ] ).

  • Is the PENDING CODE same DTC present?
 Yes Replace PCM, then go to the next step.
(See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ] ).
No Go to the next step.
9 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE 
 Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [AJ] ).
No Troubleshooting completed.
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.