DTC P2119 [L3]: Notes

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P2119 [L3] DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2119 Throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance problem
DETECTION CONDITION  California emission regulation applicable ATX model 
  • The PCM compares the TP with the default TP when the ignition switch is off. If the different between TP is default TP is lower than threshold, the PCM determines that there is a throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance problem.

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.
Except for California emission regulation applicable ATX model 
  • The PCM compares the TP with the default TP when the ignition switch is off. If the TP is higher than the default TP, the PCM determines that there is a throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance problem.

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
  • Throttle valve malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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