Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0523 Mazda
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch High Voltage
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0523 Mazda definition:
The PCM continuously monitors the engine oil pressure. The Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch sends a signal to the PCM when the engine is running.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0523 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Oil pressure warning light ON.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0523 Mazda
– Low oil level or motor mechanical fault – Open or short oil level sensor circuit condition – Poor oil level sensor electrical connection – Faulty oil pressure sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0523 Mazda is detected when the signal sent from oil pressure sensor to PCM goes above specifications.
Possible Solutions
The most likely cause is a faulty oil pressure sensor/switch
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mazda:
2013 Mazda MX-5,2013 Mazda CX-9,2013 Mazda CX-5,2013 Mazda 6,2013 Mazda 5,2013 Mazda 3,2012 Mazda CX-5,2012 Mazda BT-50,2012 Mazda 3,2011 Mazda 6,2011 Mazda 5,2011 Mazda 2,2010 Mazda CX-7,2010 Mazda 3,2009 Mazda RX-8,2009 Mazda MX-5,2009 Mazda CX9,2009 Mazda 6,2009 Mazda 2,2008 Mazda MX-5,2008 Mazda 6,2008 Mazda 5,2008 Mazda 2,2007 Mazda CX-9,2007 Mazda CX-7,2006 Mazda MX5,2006 Mazda 6,2006 Mazda 3,2005 Mazda Atenza,2005 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda MPV,2004 Mazda 6,2004 Mazda 5,2004 Mazda 3,2003 Mazda RX-8
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