DTC P0038: Notes
DTC P0038 [L3] DETECTION CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
| DTC P0038 |
HO2S heater circuit high input |
| DETECTION CONDITION |
- The PCM monitors the HO2S heater output voltage. If the PCM turns the HO2S heater on but the HO2S heater circuit remains high voltage, the PCM determines that the HO2S heater circuit has a malfunction.
Diagnostic support note
- This is a continuous monitor (HO2S heater).
- 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/Mode 12) is available.
- The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
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| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
- HO2S connector or terminal malfunction
- HO2S heater malfunction
- PCM connector or terminal malfunction
- Short to power supply in wiring harness between HO2S terminal D and PCM terminal 2B
- Short circuit in HO2S or PCM
- PCM malfunction
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 Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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