Circuit Description
The throttle position (TP) sensor circuit provides a voltage signal that changes relative to throttle blade angle. The signal voltage will vary from below 1.0 volt at closed throttle to above 4.0 volts at wide open throttle (WOT). The PCM monitors throttle position and compares actual throttle position from the TP sensor to a predicted TP value calculated from engine speed. If the PCM detects an excessively low TP sensor signal voltage, DTC P0122 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | TP sensor signal voltage is less than 0.1 volt. |
| • | Above conditions are present for more than 1 second. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
| • | Poor connection at PCM and TP sensor -- Inspect harness connectors for the following conditions: |
| - | Backed out terminals |
| - | Improper mating |
| - | Broken locks |
| - | Improperly formed or damaged terminals |
| - | Poor terminal to wire connection |
| - | Use a corresponding mating terminal to test for proper tension. |
| • | Damaged harness -- Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the TP Sensor display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
If the DTC cannot be duplicated and is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Failure Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set. Also refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.
Test Description
The number below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table:
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Important: If DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit is set, perform that diagnostic first.
Does the scan tool indicate that the TP voltage parameter is less than the specified value? | 0.16 V | ||
3 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0122 failed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
4 |
Does the scan tool indicate that the TP voltage parameter is equal to the specified value? | 5 V | ||
5 |
Does the voltage measure equal to the specified value? | 5 V | ||
6 | Test the 5 volt reference circuit of the TP sensor for high resistance or an open and all 5 volt reference A circuits and connected components for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
7 | Test the signal circuit of the TP sensor for a short to ground, high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the TP sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Replace the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Replacement Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
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Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | ||
12 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | System OK |
