Mazda P0126 Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0126 Mazda

Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0126 Mazda definition:
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is used to detect the engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the Engine Control Module (ECM). The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0126 Mazda
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0126 Mazda
– Low engine coolant level – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor harness is open or shorted – Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical circuit poor connection – Faulty Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor – Faulty engine coolant thermostat The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The voltage sent to Engine Control Module (ECM) from the sensor is not practical, even when some time has passed after starting the engine.

Possible Solutions


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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