• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | High Resistance | Open | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|---|
APP Sensor 1 Signal | P2122 | P2138 | P2122 | P2123 |
APP Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference | P2122, P0651 | P2138 | P2122 | P2123, P0651 |
APP Sensor 1 Low Reference | -- | P2138 | P2123 | -- |
APP Sensor 2 Signal | P2127 | P2138 | P2127 | P2128 |
APP Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference | P2127, P0641 | P2138 | P2127 | P2128, P0641 |
APP Sensor 2 Low Reference | -- | P2138 | P2128 | -- |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON or Engine running. Parameter Normal Range: APP 1 varies 0.90-4.35 V | |||
APP Sensor 1 Signal | 0 V | 0 V | 4.98 V |
APP Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference | 0 V | 0 V | 2.50-4.98 V |
APP Sensor 1 Low Reference | -- | 4.95 V | -- |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
Operating Conditions: Ignition ON or Engine running. Parameter Normal Range: APP 2 varies 0.43-2.15 V | |||
APP Sensor 2 Signal | 0 V | 0 V | 4.98 V |
APP Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference | 0 V | 0 V | 1.18-1.25 V |
APP Sensor 2 Low Reference | -- | 4.90 V | -- |
The throttle actuator control (TAC) system uses two accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors to monitor the accelerator pedal position. The sensors 1 and 2 are located within the pedal control assembly. Each sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit.
Two processors are also used to monitor the TAC system data. Both processors are located within the engine control module (ECM). Each signal circuit provides both processors with a signal voltage proportional to pedal movement. The processors share the monitor data to verify that the indicated APP calculation is correct.
• | DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P060D, P062F, P0641, or P0651 are not set. |
• | The ignition is ON. |
• | The battery voltage is greater than 5.23 volts. |
• | DTC P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128 run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
• | DTC P0601, P0602, P0603, P0604, P0606, P060D, P062F, P0641, P0651, P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127 or P2128 are not set. |
• | The ignition is ON. |
• | The battery voltage is greater than 5.23 volts. |
• | DTC P2138 runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.33 volt or greater than 4.5 volts for less than 1 second.
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.33 volt for less than 1 second.
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 1 voltage is more than 4.5 volts for less than 1 second.
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.33 volt or greater than 4.5 volts for less than 1 second.
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 2 voltage is less than or equal to 0.33 volt for less than 1 second.
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 2 voltage is greater than 4.5 volts for less than 1 second.
The voltage difference between APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 exceeds a value of 5 percent with the pedal in the released position, or 10 percent with the pedal at wide open throttle (WOT) for less than 1 second.
• | DTCs P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are Type A DTCs. |
• | The ECM commands the TAC system to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode. |
• | A message center or an indicator displays Reduced Engine Power. |
• | Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF. |
DTCs P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are Type A DTCs.
Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If either or both DTCs P2120 or P2125 are set and they are the only DTCs set, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If DTC P0641 or P0651 is set, refer to DTC P0641 or P0651. |
Note: The first two steps of this diagnostic are necessary for an accurate low reference test result.
⇒ | If greater than 5 ohms, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the affected 5-volt reference circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If greater than 5.2 volts, test the affected 5-volt reference circuit for short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If greater than 0.1 volt, test the appropriate APP sensor 1 or 2 signal circuit terminal B or E for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the APP sensor 1 signal circuit for an open or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
• | The ECM X1 signal circuit terminal 47 to the APP terminal E |
• | The ECM X1 signal circuit terminal 49 to the APP terminal B |
• | The ECM X1 5-volt reference circuit terminal 35 to the APP terminal C |
• | The ECM X1 5-volt reference circuit terminal 33 to the APP terminal F |
⇒ | If greater than 5 ohms, repair the affected circuit. |
⇒ | If less than infinite resistance, repair the short between APP sensor 1 signal circuit and APP sensor 2 signal circuits. |
⇒ | If the voltage is not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the accelerator pedal assembly. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming |