Refer to the
Cell 20: TP and APP Sensors
full page wiring schematic.
Circuit Description
The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor is mounted on the accelerator
pedal assembly. The sensor is actually three individual Accelerator Pedal
Position sensors within one housing. Three separate signal, ground
and 5.0 volt reference circuits are used to connect the Accelerator
Pedal Sensor assembly and the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module.
If only one APP sensor DTC is set, the redundant APP systems allow
the Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) system to continue operating
normally. This DTC sets if the PCM detects a problem with more than
one APP sensor. One APP sensor DTC will not cause the Reduced Engine
Power message to be displayed. Two APP sensor DTCs for the same sensor
also will not cause the Reduced Engine Power message to be displayed.
However, if two or more DTCs are set involving more than one APP sensor,
this DTC will set and the Reduced Engine Power message is displayed.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0606, P1517, P1518 not set. |
| • | Ignition switch in the crank or run position. |
| • | Ignition voltage greater than 5.23 volts. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | Two or more APP sensors are out of range or all three APP sensors
disagree or one APP sensor is out of range and the other two APP sensors disagree. |
| • | All above conditions met for less than 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic
runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when
the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic
fails. The PCM stores this information in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure
Records. |
| • | The TAC system operates in reduced engine power mode. If certain
TAC system DTCs are set at the same time, the TAC system may command the
engine to shut down. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after
3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not
fail. |
| • | A last test failed, or current DTC, clears when the diagnostic
runs and does not fail. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles,
if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC. |
Diagnostic Aids
Important: Remove any debris from the PCM\TAC module connector surfaces before
servicing the PCM\TAC module. Inspect the PCM\TAC module connector gaskets
when diagnosing/replacing the modules. Ensure that the gaskets are installed
correctly. The gaskets prevent water intrusion into the PCM\TAC modules.
| • | The following may cause an intermittent: |
| - | Poor connections. Check for adequate terminal tension. Refer to Body and Accessories/Wiring Systems
for proper procedure. |
| - | Rubbed through wire insulation. |
| - | Broken wire inside the insulation. |
| - | Inspect the TAC module connectors for signs of water intrusion.
When this occurs, multiple DTCs should be set and no circuit or component
problems can be located. |
| • | For an intermittent, refer to
Symptoms
. |
| • | If a repair is completed and the DTC was cleared using a scan
tool on the same ignition cycle, the default action will not clear until an
ignition cycle has occurred. |
| • | When the TAC module detects a problem within the TAC System, more
than one TAC System related DTC may set. This is due to the many redundant
tests run continuously on this system. Locating and repairing one individual
problem may correct more than one DTC. Keep this in mind when reviewing
captured DTC info. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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When the problems are corrected which are causing the APP sensor DTCs
to set, the status of this DTC will change to History.
When the TAC module detects a problem within the TAC System, more than
one TAC System related DTC may set. This is due to the many redundant tests
run continuously on this system. Locating and repairing one individual
problem may correct more than one DTC. Keep this in mind when reviewing
captured DTC info.
