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Object Number: 185076  Size: LF
Engine Controls Components
EGR, MAF and Accelerator Pedal Controls
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

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.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The PCM performs this DTC diagnostic continuously.
    • The ignition switch in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The reference voltage on the APP 2 sensor is less than 0.25 volts.
    • All of the diagnostic set conditions met for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The input from APP 2 sensor is ignored.
    • This DTC will not turn on the Service Throttle Soon lamp by itself.
    • The throttle will operate normally as long as there is only one sensor malfunction present. If two different APP sensors have a malfunction, the Service Throttle Soon lamp will light and the PCM will limit power. If three APP sensors have a malfunction present, the Service Throttle Soon lamp will light and the PCM will only allow the engine to operate at idle.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • 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.

Diagnostic Aids

There are no driveability issues associated with the APP module unless a DTC is present. The most likely causes of this DTC are poor connections or the sensor itself. The least likely is a PCM problem.

A scan tool reads APP 2 position in volts and should read about 4.5 volts with the throttle closed and the ignition ON or at idle. Voltage should decrease at a steady rate as the throttle is moved toward WOT. Also, 90% pedal travel is acceptable for correct APP operation. Scan APP 2 sensor while depressing the accelerator pedal with the engine off and ignition ON. Display should vary from about 4.5 volts when the throttle is closed to about 1.5 volts when the throttle is held at wide open throttle (WOT).

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. This step determines if P0222 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.

  2. This step checks the PCM and wiring.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON leaving the engine OFF.
  2. With the throttle closed, observe the APP 2 voltage on the Scan tool.

Is the APP 2 voltage less than or equal to the specified value?

0.25 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

The DTC is intermittent. If no additional DTCs are stored, refer to Diagnostic Aids. If additional DTCs were stored, refer to those table(s) first.

Are any additional DTCs stored?

--

Go to the Applicable DTC Table

Go to Diagnostic Aids

4

  1. Disconnect the APP sensor electrical connector.
  2. Use the J 39200 in order to probe the APP 2, 5 volt reference circuit at APP harness.

Is the APP 2 voltage greater than the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Use the J 39200 in order to probe APP 2 sensor signal circuit at the APP sensor harness.

Is the APP 2 voltage greater than the specified value?

4.8 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM and check the 5 volt reference circuit for an open or short to ground.
  3. If the 5 volt reference circuit is open or shorted to ground, repair it as necessary.

Was the 5 volt reference circuit open or shorted to ground?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Check the 5 volt reference circuit for a proper connection at the PCM .
  2. Replace the terminal if necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did the terminal require replacement?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

8

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the PCM, and check the APP 2 signal circuit for an open, or a short to ground.
  3. If the APP 2 sensor signal circuit is open or shorted to ground, repair it as necessary.

Was the APP 2 signal circuit open or shorted to ground?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Check the APP 2 sensor signal circuit for a proper connection at the PCM
  2. Replace the terminal if necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did the terminal require replacement?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Check for a proper electrical connection at the APP sensor.

Did you perform a repair?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the APP module. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Module Replacement .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

12

Replace the PCM.

Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

13

  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Allow the engine to idle at normal operating temperature.
  4. Select DTC and the Specific DTC function.
  5. Enter the DTC number which was set.
  6. Operate the vehicle, with the Condition for Setting this DTC, until the scan tool indicates the diagnostic Ran.

Does the scan tool indicate the diagnostic Passed?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 2

14

Does the scan tool display any additional undiagnosed DTCs?

--

Go to the Applicable DTC Table

System OK