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SYMPTOM: P0841-LR PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
When Monitored: Whenever the engine is running.
Set Condition: The DTC is set if one of the pressure switches are open or closed at the wrong time in a given gear.

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The purpose of this bulletin is to describe the differences between Fast Idle and PTO. The bulletin will answer the following questions:
1. What are Fast Idle and PTO?
2. Fast Idle vs. PTO – How do you choose which feature to use for your application?
3. How do you get it? (Option order, modification and/ or programming [...]

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Some customers may complain of excessive sulfur dioxide odor on 2003–2004 model year Corolla vehicles under the following conditions:
- Stop and go driving.
- Heavy acceleration.
In order to reduce the sulfur dioxide odor, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) fuel cut control logic has been modified and a new catalyst is provided. [...]

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Some 2005 – 2007 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with a 1ZZ–FE engine may exhibit a M.I.L. “ON” condition with one or more of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0171, P0441, or P0455 stored in the Engine Control Module or ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM). Please use the following procedure to repair [...]

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Some 2005 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with a 1ZZ–FE engine may exhibit an intermittent “no start” condition. Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) manufacturing process to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please use the following procedure to repair the vehicle.
Inspection Procedure
If [...]

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Some 2005 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh shift condition and a M.I.L. “ON” with DTC P2716 stored. Improvements have been made to the Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) manufacturing process to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following [...]

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Wiring
Disconnect Ground (Negative) terminals on all vehicle batteries before starting installation. The following instructions will be divided up for wiring up each individual wire color labeled on the Co-Pilot. Follow along with the diagrams after the written instructions for ease of installation. Solder all connections for reliable results. These wire connections must be shielded from [...]

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The Auxiliary Idle Control Module, also called Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module (APCM), is for use in Light Trucks equipped with 7.3L DIT Diesel engines. Each kit includes an Auxiliary Idle Control module, wiring harness, mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s card, and this instruction booklet.
CHARGE PROTECTION
Charge Protection is used for maintaining battery charge. In Charge Protection [...]

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The Mazda Enhanced OBD II software is included with the Dyno-Scan™ for Windows software. A unique Mazda Enhanced Product Key is purchased to unlock the features. The enhanced software allows you to:
• Read enhanced diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from systems like ABS and airbag Display enhanced DTC definitions from Body and Chassis systems
• Turn off [...]

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