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Function Explanation (DTC Detection Outline)

If the engine coolant temperature detected by the ECT sensor is not rising 6 °C {11 °F} or more during a 5 min period after the engine is started, the PCM determines an ECT sensor malfunction and stores a DTC.

Fig 1: DTC Detection Outline Timing Graph

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.