DTC P0069: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P0069 [L3] DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P0069 Manifold absolute pressure/atmospheric pressure correlation
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • PCM monitors differences between intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure. If the difference is below -12 kPa {-90 mmHg, -3.5 inHg}  or above 12 kPa {90 mmHg, 3.5 inHg}  when the following conditions are met, the PCM determines that there is a MAP sensor performance problem.

    MONITORING CONDITION 

    • 12-15 s  from when ignition switch is turned off.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • 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 (Mode 2/Mode12) is available.
  • DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • MAP sensor malfunction or substandard performance
  • BARO sensor malfunction or substandard performance
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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