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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P0661: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0661 DETECTION & CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0661 SSV solenoid valve control circuit low
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the SSV solenoid valve control voltage when the PCM turns the SSV solenoid valve off. If the control voltage is less than 5.8 V, the PCM determines that the SSV solenoid valve control circuit voltage is low.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • SSV solenoid valve malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay terminal C and SSV solenoid valve terminal A
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between main relay terminal C and SSV solenoid valve terminal A
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between SSV solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 1L
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between SSV solenoid valve terminal B and PCM terminal 1L
  • PCM malfunction
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