DTC P2100: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P2100 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2100 Throttle actuator circuit open
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM monitors the electronic throttle valve motor current. If the PCM detects that the electronic throttle valve motor current is below the threshold current, the PCM determines that the electronic throttle valve motor circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • DTCs are stored in PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Throttle valve motor malfunction
  • Open circuit between throttle body terminal F and PCM terminal 4Y
  • Open circuit between throttle body terminal E and PCM terminal 4AB
  • Poor connection of throttle body connector or PCM connector
  • PCM malfunction
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