DTC P2016: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
DTC P2016 [L3] DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2016:00 Variable tumble shutter valve switch circuit low input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors input voltage from SCV position sensor. If input voltage is below 0.1 V for 4.9 s  , the PCM determines that the SCV position sensor circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
  • The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2/Mode 12) is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Variable tumble shutter valve switch connector or terminals malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • Variable tumble shutter valve switch terminal B-PCM terminal 2AU
    • Variable tumble shutter valve switch terminal C-PCM terminal 2R
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Variable tumble shutter valve switch signal circuit and ground circuit are shorted to each other
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between variable tumble shutter valve switch terminal B and PCM terminal 2AU
  • Variable tumble shutter valve switch malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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