The accelerator pedal position (APP) module provides a voltage signal that changes relative to accelerator pedal position. There are three sensors located within the APP module that are scaled differently.
• | The PCM performs this DTC diagnostic continuously. |
• | The ignition switch in the ON position. |
• | The reference voltage on the APP 3 sensor is less than 4.8 volts. |
• | All of the diagnostic set conditions met for 2 seconds. |
• | The PCM will turn ON the Service Throttle Soon lamp and limit power. |
• | Multiple DTCs will be present. |
• | A History DTC clears after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if this or any other emission related diagnostic does not report any failures |
• | The use of a scan tool. |
An intermittent may be caused by the following:
• | Poor connections |
• | Rubbed through wire insulation |
• | Broken wire inside the insulation |
All 5 volt reference circuits must be checked for proper reference voltage. Voltmeter accuracy is important.
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 |
Important: Before clearing the DTCs, use the scan tool Capture Info to save the Freeze Frame and failure records for reference. The control module's data is deleted once the Clear Info function is used. Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 4.8 V | |||
3 | Are any other APP DTCs set? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | |
4 | The DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are stored, refer to Diagnostic Aids. If additional DTCs were stored, refer to the applicable DTC table(s) first. Are any additional DTCs stored? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
5 |
Was the 5 volt reference circuit shorted to ground? | -- | ||
6 | Replace the PCM. Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
7 |
Does the scan tool indicate the diagnostic Passed? | -- | ||
8 | Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | System OK |