B3811 Mazda Capella OBD Code

OBD/2 B3811 error code description and symptoms.

Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Circuit High Input Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The ECT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 C (-58 F). Note on some vehicles that are not equipped with an ECT sensor, CHT can be used and can set this DTC. Open circuit in harness Sensor signal short to power Damaged PCM Improper harness connection Damaged sensor ECT V PID reading greater than 4.6 volts with key ON and engine OFF or during any engine operating mode indicates a hard fault.

One example of this would be when an automatic vehicle in placed in gear. To prevent the added drag from the torque converter and transmission from reducing the idling speed, the PCM will command the idle control valve to allow more air to enter the engine, while at the same time, adjusting the injector pulse width to inject more fuel to suit the increased amount of air. Note that the idle air control valve is closed by the PCM when the throttle plate is opened to prevent excess air from entering the engine.

B3811 Mazda Capella Error Code Repair Process :

If your servo motor potentiometer vent circuit short to ground check engine light is illuminated, it's best to take it in for diagnostic testing, which can feel like a hassle. Because while the lights vary in appearance from vehicle to vehicle, all have the same basic meaning: There's a problem with the car's emissions system. The on-board diagnostics system B3811 and engine control unit are in charge of monitoring a bunch of different servo motor potentiometer vent circuit short to ground, and if they get a reading that's a little out of whack, up pops the check engine light.

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Cost Prediction : $ 40-75

Common Causes of Mazda Capella B3811 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code B3811 is the failure of Servo Motor Potentiometer Vent Circuit Short To Ground, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;
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B3811 code for other Mazda cars

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