DTC P0130 [L3]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P0130 [L3] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0130 Front HO2S circuit problem
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the front HO2S impedance when under the front HO2S heater control. If the impedance is more than 500 ohms, the PCM determines that there is a front HO2S circuit problem.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is an intermittent monitor (HO2S).
  • MIL illuminates if PCM detects above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in PCM.
  • PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Front HO2S malfunction
  • Connector or terminal malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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