Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 233 (SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM 13B-MSP))ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTIONDRIVE-BY-WIRE CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTIONTHROTTLE POSITION (TP) SWEEP INSPECTION
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard
Throttle Position (TP) Sweep Inspection
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sweep Inspection
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- Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Verify that none of the following DTC are displayed:
- P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P2101, P2106, P2107, P2108, P2109, P2112, P2119, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2136, P2138
- If any one DTC is displayed, perform DTC inspection.
- P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P2101, P2106, P2107, P2108, P2109, P2112, P2119, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2136, P2138
- Access the TP_REL PID.
- Verify that the PID reading is within the CTP value. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION)
.)
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
- Remove the air duct from throttle valve body.
- Verify that the throttle valve opens when accelerator pedal is depressed.
- If the throttle valve opens, inspect the throttle position sensor and the related wiring harness.
- If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle actuator control motor and the related wiring harness.
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
- Gradually depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading increases lineally.
- If the PID reading drops momentarily, inspect the following:
- Throttle position sensor
- If the PID reading drops momentarily, inspect the following:
- Fully depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading is within the WOT value. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION)
.)
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
- Remove the air duct from throttle valve body.
- Verify that the throttle valve opens when throttle pedal is depressed.
- If the throttle valve opens, inspect the throttle position sensor and the related wiring harness.
- If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle actuator control motor and the related wiring harness.
- If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
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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.