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.
PCM monitors throttle actuator circuit current. If PCM detects throttle actuator circuit current is excessively high, PCM determines electronic throttle actuator circuit malfunction. This is a Continuous Monitor (other). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction conditions during first drive cycle. PENDING CODE is available if PCM detects malfunction condition. FREEZE FRAME DATA is available. DTC is stored in PCM memory.