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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

DTC P2106: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P2106 DETECTION & CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2106 Throttle actuator control system-forced limited power
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the throttle actuator control current when the ignition switch is on. If the control current is less than 8 A or more than 11 A  , the PCM determines that the throttle actuator control system is under forced limited power.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in the first drive cycle.
  • PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Throttle actuator malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between throttle body terminal A and PCM terminal 1B
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between throttle body terminal A and PCM terminal 1B
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between throttle body terminal A and PCM terminal 1B
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 1C
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 1C
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between throttle body terminal B and PCM terminal 1C
  • PCM malfunction
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