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P011A

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Mazda P011A:00

ECT SENSOR NO.1/NO.2 PERFORMANCE PROBLEM THIS IS CAUSED BY ERROR DETECTION LOGIC OF THE PCM

NHTSA 10101466 ↗

Manufacturer communications

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MAZDA

Some customers may complain about poor heater performance even after the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This may be caused by a plugged heater core. For 2014-2016 Mazda6 and 2013-2016 (US spec) / 2017 (Mexico spec) CX-5, the CHECK ENGINE light may turn on with DTC P011A:00 (ECT sensor No.1/No.2 performance problem)…

MAZDA

Some customers may complain about poor heater performance even after the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This may be caused by a clogged heater unit. For Mazda6 and CX-5, the check engine light may illuminate with the DTC P011A:00 stored at the same time. P011A:00 ECT sensor No.1/No.2 performance problem. NOTE: Refe…

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MAZDA

If you encounter a 2013-2016 CX-5 with DTC P011A with overheating and/or no heat from the heater, compare the heater performance to another CX-5. If another CX-5 is not available, check the heater core flow and if restricted, drain/replace coolant and replace the heater core. NOTE: If the code is set by itself, without overheati…

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MAZDA

IF YOU ENCOUNTER A 2013-2016 CX-5 WITH DTC P011A WITH OVERHEATING AND/OR NO HEAT FROM THE HEATER, COMPARE THE HEATER PERFORMANCE TO ANOTHER CX-5. IF ANOTHER CX-5 IS NOT AVAILABLE, CHECK THE HEATER CORE FLOW AND IF RESTRICTED, DRAIN/REPLACE COOLANT AND REPLACE THE HEATER CORE. NOTE: IF THE CODE IS SET BY ITSELF, WITHOUT OVERHEATI…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
ChevroletEXPRESS ↗2008
ChevroletEXPRESS ↗2007
ChevroletKODIAK ↗2008
ChevroletKODIAK ↗2007
ChevroletSILVERADO ↗2008
ChevroletSILVERADO ↗2007
GMCSAVANA ↗2008
GMCSAVANA ↗2007

Can I keep driving?

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