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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1380 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P0A02: MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT TEMPERATURE (MECT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
DTC P0A02: Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature (MECT) Sensor Circuit Low
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION DTC P0A02: Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature (MECT) Sensor Circuit Low
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P0A02 - MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT TEMPERATURE (MECT) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
| Description: | A short to ground or signal return on the MECT circuit produces a low voltage (approximately 0 volt) to the powertrain control module (PCM). A minimum of 100 mV difference exists between the short circuit voltage and a valid sensor reading at 150°C (302°F). | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST DN . | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.