Circuit Description
The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer. The TP sensor is mounted to the right side of the throttle body. The TP sensor provides a voltage signal that changes relative to throttle blade angle. This signal voltage is one of the most important inputs used by the PCM. The TP sensor has a 5.0 volt reference, a ground and a signal circuit.
TP sensor Signal voltage should be about 0.6 volt at idle. The TP sensor voltage should increase to above 4.0 volts at wide open throttle (WOT).
When the PCM senses a signal voltage lower than the normal operating range of the sensor, this DTC will set.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | TP sensor signal voltage is less than 0.2 volts. |
| • | Condition present for 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records. |
| • | The PCM will use a default TP sensor value. |
| • | Transmission TCC will not apply. |
| • | High transmission line pressure. |
| • | Fixed transmission shift points, hard shifts and no fourth gear in hot mode. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | A last test failed (Current DTC) will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | PCM battery voltage is interrupted. |
| • | Using a Scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | An intermittent may be caused by the following: |
| - | Mis-routed harness. |
| - | Rubbed through wire insulation. |
| - | Broken wire inside the insulation. |
| • | If other DTCs are set that share the same ground and/or 5.0 volt reference circuit, check for faulty connections and for faulty wiring. |
| • | The PCM 5 volt reference circuits are internally connected within the PCM. If all the TP sensor circuits check to be OK, inspect related 5.0 volt reference circuits. |
| • | If it is determined that the DTC occurs intermittently, performing the DTC P1122 diagnostic table may isolate the cause of the fault. |
For intermittents, refer to Symptoms .
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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Determines if the malfunction is present.
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Using Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If the DTC cannot be duplicated, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can be useful in determining how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also be used to determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that were noted. This will isolate when the DTC failed.
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Disconnect the EBTCM on vehicles equipped with traction control. This will determine if the short is caused from the EBTCM. After repairs are made, reconnect the EBTCM, clear any DTCs that may have been set when the EBTCM was disconnected.
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If the scan tool indicates 5.0 volts, the TP sensor circuits and PCM are OK.
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This step checks the integrity of the TP sensor signal circuit.
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Disconnecting the PCM will allow using the DVM (J 39200) to check continuity of the circuits. This will aid in locating an open or shorted circuit.
Refer to Electrical Diagnosis for repair procedures.
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Disconnecting the PCM will allow using the DVM (J 39200) to check continuity of the circuits. This will aid in locating an open or shorted circuit.
Step
| Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Is the TP sensor voltage below the specified value? | 0.2V | |||
Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||
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Important: This step is only for D and Y cars. Proceed to step 5 If the vehicle is not a D or Y car.
Is the TP sensor voltage still below the specified value? | 0.2V | Go to Section 5E2 for further diagnosis of the EBTCM | ||
Is the TP sensor voltage above the specified value? | 4.7 V | |||
Is the TP sensor voltage above the specified value? | 4.7V | |||
Was the 5 volt reference circuit open or shorted to ground? | -- | |||
Check the 5 volt reference circuit for a poor connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis (8A Cell 5). Did the terminal require replacement? | -- | |||
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Was the TP signal circuit open or shorted to ground? | -- | ||
10 | Check the TP sensor signal circuit for a poor connection at the PCM and replace terminal if necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis (8A Cell 5). Did the terminal require replacement? | -- | ||
11 | Replace the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Replacement . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
12 |
Important:: Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Replace the PCM. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
13 |
Does the scan tool indicate that this test ran and passed? | -- | ||
14 | Using the scan tool, select Capture Info, Review Info. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to the applicable DTC table | System OK |
