DTC P0098: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0098 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0098 Boost air temperature sensor circuit high
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If the PCM detects that the boost air temperature sensor voltage is 4.96 V or more,  the PCM determines that the boost air temperature sensor circuit voltage is high.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Boost air temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open circuit between MAP/boost air temperature sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2H
  • Open circuit between MAP/boost air temperature sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1S
  • Short to the power circuit between MAP/boost air temperature sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2H
  • Short to the power circuit between MAP/boost air temperature sensor terminal B and PCM terminal 1S
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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