Detection Condition
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If PCM detects Throttle Position (TP) sensor No. 2 voltage at PCM 27-pin harness connector terminal "3J" is less than 0.2 volt after ignition is turned on, PCM determines TP circuit has malfunction. This is a Continuous Monitor (CM). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction condition in first drive cycle. PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects malfunction condition. FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. DTC is stored in PCM memory.