Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0122: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0123: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0222:  Idle Speed Control (ISC) Motor Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0223:  Idle Speed Control (ISC) Motor Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	High Resistance	Open	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
5-Volt Reference	P0122, P0222	P0510, P2119	P0122, P0222	P0123, P0223	--
Idle Motor Position Signal	P0222	P2118	P0222	P0223	--
Idle Motor Switch Signal	P0510	--	P0510	--	--
Throttle Position Sensor Signal	P0122	P0510	P0122	P0123	--
Idle Motor High Control	P2101, P2118	P2101, P2118	P2101, P2118	P2101, P2118	--
Idle Motor Low Control	P2101, P2118	P2101, P2118	P2101, P2118	--	--
Low Reference	--	--	P0123, P0223	--	--

Typical Scan Tool Data

ISC Motor Position Sensor

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open	Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop. Parameter Normal Range: ISC Motor Position Sensor 5%/3.66 Volts
5-Volt Reference	0%/0 Volts	0%/0 Volts	0%/5 Volts
ISC Motor Position Signal	0%/0 Volts	0%/0 Volts	0%/5 Volts
Low Reference	--	0 %/5 Volts	--

TP Sensor

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open	Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions: The engine is operating in Closed Loop. Parameter Normal Range: TP Position Sensor 5%/4.2 Volts
5-Volt Reference	6%/0.4 Volts	6%/0 Volts	14%/5 Volts
Throttle Position Sensor Signal	6%/0 Volts	6%/0 Volts	6%/5 Volts
Low Reference	--	6%/5 Volts	--

Circuit/System Description

The throttle body assembly uses an idle speed control (ISC) system that contains a motor, throttle position (TP) sensor, motor position sensor, and an idle switch. The ISC system is used to control engine speed at idle. The engine control module (ECM) uses a high and low control circuit to control the ISC motor. A 5-volt reference and low reference supplied by the ECM is shared by both the TP and ISC motor position sensors. The TP and ISC motor position sensors each have a signal circuit to feedback voltage to the ECM. The ECM commands the ISC motor by pulse width modulating the voltage on the high and low control circuits to adjust the throttle angle for idle speed control. The motor position sensor is used by the ECM to monitor the position of the ISC motor for idle operation. The TP sensor is used by the ECM to monitor the position of the throttle blade. An idle switch is used by the ECM to monitor when the throttle blade is at it rest position to allow the ISC motor to control idle operation. With the throttle blade at the rest position, the idle switch will be closed. When the throttle blade is opened, the idle switch will be open.

The ISC system consist of the following circuits:

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0122

The ECM detects that the TP sensor voltage is less than 0.3 volt.

P0123

The ECM detects that the TP sensor voltage is greater than 4.9 volts.

P0222

The ECM detects that the ISC motor position sensor voltage is less than 0.257 volt.

P0223

The ECM detects that the ISC motor position sensor voltage is greater than 4.9 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Description and Operation

Idle Speed Control System Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Engine running, observe the scan tool TP Sensor or the ISC Motor Position Sensor parameters. The readings should be between 0.4-4.5 volts.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the throttle body assembly.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 8 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

Important: The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Verify the scan tool TP sensor/ISC motor position sensor voltage parameter is less than 0.3 volt.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 7 and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool TP sensor/ISC motor position sensor voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the throttle body assembly.

Component Testing

TP Sensor

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the throttle body assembly.
2. Test for 1,160-1,175 ohms between the 5-volt reference terminal 2 and the low reference terminal 8.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the throttle body assembly.

3. Sweep the TP sensor through the entire range while monitoring the resistance between the signal terminal 7 and the low reference terminal 8. The resistance should vary between 1530 and 630 ohms without any spikes or dropouts.

⇒	If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the throttle body assembly.

4. Sweep the TP sensor through the entire range while applying 5 volts and ground to the applicable terminals. Test the voltage between the signal terminal 7 and the low reference terminal 8. The voltage should vary between 4.3-0.6 volts without any spikes or dropouts.

⇒	If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the throttle body assembly.

ISC Motor Position Sensor

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the throttle body assembly.
2. Test for 1160-1175 ohms between the 5-volt reference terminal 2 and the low reference terminal 8.

⇒	If not within the specified range, replace the throttle body assembly.

3. Sweep the ISC motor position sensor through the entire range while monitoring the resistance between the signal terminal 1 and the low reference terminal 5. The resistance should vary between 1330-1440 ohms without any spikes or dropouts.

⇒	If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the throttle body assembly.

4. Sweep the ISC motor position sensor through the entire range while applying 5 volts and ground to the applicable terminals. Test the voltage between the signal terminal 1 and the low reference terminal 5.The voltage should vary between 3.5-4.2 volts without any spikes or dropouts.

⇒	If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the throttle body assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.