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Diagnostic Condition

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  1. If FREEZE FRAME DATA has been recorded, go to next step. If FREEZE FRAME DATA has not been recorded, record FREEZE FRAME DATA. Go to next step.
  2. Verify Related Repair Information Availability -  Check for related Service Bulletins and/or on-line repair information availability. If any related repair information is available, perform repair or diagnosis according to available repair information. If vehicle is not repaired, go to next step. If related repair information is not available, go to next step.
  3. NOTE: Wire color changes between throttle body 6-pin harness connector terminal "F" and PCM 30-pin harness connector terminal "4Y" at in-line harness connector "X-09".
  4. Inspect Control Circuit Of Throttle Actuator For Short To Power Supply Circuit -  Turn ignition off. Disconnect throttle body and PCM harness connectors. Turn ignition on, engine off. Measure voltage between throttle body 6-pin harness connector terminal "E" (Black wire) and body ground. See Figure. If battery voltage is present, repair short circuit to power between throttle body 6-pin harness connector terminal "E" (Black wire) and PCM 30-pin harness connector terminal "4AB" (Blue/White wire) or replace wire harness. See ENGINE PERFORMANCE in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in ELECTRICAL. After repair, go to step  5.
  5. Inspect Throttle Actuator -  Inspect throttle actuator. Refer to THROTTLE ACTUATOR under IDLE CONTROL in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - MAZDA6, MIATA, MPV, PROTEGE & PROTEGE5 article. If throttle actuator is okay, go to next step. If throttle actuator is faulty, replace throttle body. After repair, go to next step.
  6. Verify Trouble Shooting Of DTC P2103 Is Completed -  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear DTC from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent. Turn ignition off. Start engine and warm up completely. If PENDING CODE of same DTC is not present, go to next step. If PENDING CODE of same DTC is present, replace PCM. For PCM removal and installation, see POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. After repair, go to next step.
  7. Verify After Repair Procedure -  Using scan tool, perform After Repair Procedure. See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE . If any DTCs are present, go to appropriate DTC inspection. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no DTCs are present, trouble shooting is complete.