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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

DTC P2101 [L3]: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
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DTC P2101 [L3] DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

DTC P2101 Throttle actuator circuit range/performance
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • If any of the following conditions continue for the specified period of time or more:
    • The motor power supply voltage is 4 V or less  even though the motor relay is ON
    • The drive-by-wire driver temperature in the PCM is 175 °C {347 °F} or more 
    • Throttle actuator control current is extremely low
    • Throttle actuator control current is extremely high

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor. (CCM)
  • MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction conditions during first drive cycle.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Drive-by-wire relay and related circuit malfunction
  • Main relay and related circuit malfunction
  • Throttle position sensor No.1 and related circuit malfunction
  • Throttle position sensor No.2 and related circuit malfunction
  • PCM malfunction
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