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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P0204: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0204 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0204 Injector circuit/open cylinder No. 4
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If the fuel injection verification signal is not input at 255 times  continuously even though the PCM drives fuel injector No. 4, the PCM determines that there is an open circuit in the fuel injector No. 4 control circuit.

    MONITORING CONDITION 

    • The following conditions are met:
      • Engine speed: 4, 000 RPM or less 
      • Battery voltage: 10.03 V or more 
      • Fuel injection control: except during fuel cut

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 
  • Fuel injector No. 4 malfunction
  • Injector driver module malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit between fuel injector No. 4 terminal B and injector driver module terminal 1F
  • Open circuit between fuel injector No. 4 terminal A and injector driver module terminal 1D
  • Short to power supply between fuel injector No. 4 terminal A and injector driver module terminal 1D
  • Short to ground between fuel injector No. 4 terminal B and injector driver module terminal IF
  • Short to ground between fuel injector No. 4 terminal A and injector driver module terminal 1D
  • PCM malfunction
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