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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P0222: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0222 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0222 TP sensor No. 2 circuit low input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If PCM detects that the TP sensor No. 2 voltage is below 0.2 V  after the ignition switch to the ON position, the PCM determines that TP circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction conditions in first drive cycles.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • TP sensor malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit between throttle body terminal C and PCM terminal 3J
  • Short to ground between throttle body terminal C and PCM terminal 3J
  • Open circuit between throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 3P
  • Short to ground between throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 3P
  • PCM malfunction
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