2009 Mazda CX-7 Sport

2009 ENGINE PERFORMANCE On-Board Diagnostic - CX-7

DTC P2246 [L3 WITH TC]

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC P2246 A/F sensor reference voltage circuit high input
l The PCM monitors the A/F sensor reference voltage circuit voltage. If the voltage is
above the threshold value while the engine is running, the PCM determines that the A/F
sensor reference voltage circuit is high.

Diagnostic support note

DETECTION l This is a continuous monitor (A/F sensor, HO2S).

CONDITION l The MIL illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunctioning condition in two
consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction
has been stored in the PCM.
l PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction conditions
during the first drive cycle.
l FREEZE FRAME DATA is available.
l DTCs are stored in the PCM memory.
l A/F sensor connector or terminal malfunction
l Short to the power circuit between PCM terminal 2Y and A/F sensor terminal 2C
l PCM connector or terminal malfunction
POSSIBLE CAUSE l A/F sensor malfunction
l Open circuit between PCM terminal 2Y and A/F sensor terminal 2C
l Open circuit between PCM terminal 2M and A/F sensor terminal 2A
l PCM malfunction

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP INSPECTION ACTION

1 VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA Yes Go to the next step.
AND DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING
TEST RESULTS HAVE BEEN No Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA and
RECORDED DIAGNOSTIC MONITORING TEST
RESULTS on the repair order, then go to
Have the FREEZE FRAME
l the next step.
DATA and DIAGNOSTIC
MONITORING TEST RESULTS
(HO2S related) been recorded?
2 VERIFY RELATED REPAIR Yes Perform the repair or diagnosis according
INFORMATION AVAILABILITY to the available repair information.
If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next
l Verify related Service Bulletins step.
and/or on-line repair information

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availability. No Go to the next step.

l Is any related repair information
available?
3 IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR Yes Go to the next step.
FREEZE FRAME DATA No Go to troubleshooting for DTC on
FREEZE FRAME DATA.
Is DTC P2246 on FREEZE
l
(See DTC TABLE [L3 WITH TC].)
FRAME DATA?
4 INSPECT A/F SENSOR Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to
CONNECTOR FOR POOR Step 9.
CONNECTION

lTurn the ignition switch to off.

l Disconnect the A/F sensor
connector.
l Inspect for poor connection (such No Go to the next step.
as damaged/ pulled-out pins, and
corrosion).
l Is there any malfunction?

5 INSPECT A/F SENSOR Yes Replace the A/F sensor, then go to Step 9.
REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT
FOR SHORT TO POWER AT A/F
SENSOR

lA/F sensor connector

disconnected.
l Turn the ignition switch to the ON
No Go to the next step.
position (engine off).
l Measure the voltage between A/F
sensor terminal 2C (part-side) and
ground.
l Is the voltage above 5.0 V?

6 INSPECT A/F SENSOR Yes Repair or replace for a short to power, then
REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT go to Step 9.
FOR SHORT TO POWER AT PCM -
A/F SENSOR

l A/F sensor connector

disconnected.
l Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position (engine off).
No Go to the next step.
l Measure the voltage between A/F
sensor terminal 2C (harness-side)
and ground.

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Is the voltage above 5.0 V?

l

7 INSPECT PCM CONNECTOR FOR Yes Repair or replace the terminal, then go to
POOR CONNECTION Step 9.

lTurn the ignition switch to off.

l Disconnect the PCM connector.

l Inspect for poor connection (such

as damaged/ pulled-out pins, and No Go to the next step.
corrosion).
l Is there any malfunction?

8 INSPECT A/F SENSOR Yes Replace the A/F sensor, then go to the next
REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT step. (See AIR FUEL RATIO (A/F)
FOR OPEN AT PCM - A/F SENSOR SENSOR, HEATED OXYGEN
SENSOR (HO2S)
A/F sensor and PCM connectors
l REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3
disconnected. WITH TC] .)
l Verify the continuity between
following terminals at harness-side
connectors.
¡ PCM terminal 2Y - A/F
sensor terminal 2C
No Repair or replace for an open circuit, then
¡ PCM terminal 2M - A/F
go to the next step.
sensor terminal 2A
l Is there continuity?

9 VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF Yes Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
DTC P2246 COMPLETED (See PCM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3
l Make sure to reconnect all WITH TC] .)
disconnected connectors.
l Clear the DTC from the PCM
memory using the M-MDS.
l Perform the A/F sensor heater,
HO2S heater, A/F sensor, HO2S
and TWC Repair Verification
Drive Mode.

(See OBD-II DRIVE MODE [L3

WITH TC].) No Go to the next step.
Is the PENDING CODE same
l
DTC present?
10 VERIFY AFTER REPAIR Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
PROCEDURE (See DTC TABLE [L3 WITH TC].)

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l Perform the AFTER REPAIR No Troubleshooting completed.

PROCEDURE.

(See AFTER REPAIR

PROCEDURE [L3 WITH TC].)

l Are any DTCs present?

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