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. This is a type D DTC.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | Voltage is greater than 4.75 volts on APP 1 sensor. |
| • | Condition met for 2 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The input from APP 1 sensor is ignored. |
| • | This DTC will not turn on the Service Throttle Soon lamp by itself. |
| • | Throttle will operate normally as long as there is only one malfunction present. If there are two APP malfunctions present, the PCM will turn ON the Service Throttle Soon lamp and limit power. If a third APP malfunction is present, the Service Throttle Soon lamp will be ON and only allow the engine to operate at idle. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | A History DTC will clear when forty consecutive warm-up cycles that the diagnostic does not fail (coolant temperature has risen 5°C (40°F) from start up coolant temperature and engine coolant temperature exceeds 71°C (160°F) that same ignition cycle. |
| • | 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.
An intermittent may be caused by the following:
A scan tool reads APP 1 position in volts. Should read about 0.45 to 0.95 volt with throttle closed and ignition ON or at idle. Voltage should increase at a steady rate as throttle is moved toward Wide Open Throttle (WOT). Also, 90% pedal travel is acceptable for correct 0 APP operation. Scan APP 1 sensor while depressing accelerator pedal with engine stopped and ignition ON. Display should vary from about 0.74 volt when throttle was closed to about 3.7 volt when throttle is held at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) position. A P0123 will result if the ground circuit is open or the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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This step determines if DTC P0123 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
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This step checks the PCM and wiring.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Important: Before clearing DTCs use the scan tool Capture Info to record freeze frame and failure records for reference, as data will be lost when Clear Info function is used. Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
Is APP 1 above the specified value? | 4.75 V | |||
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 | |
4 |
Is APP 1 less than the specified value? | 0.25 V | ||
5 | Probe APP 1 sensor ground circuit at the APP sensor harness connector with a test light connected to B+. Is the test light ON? | -- | ||
6 |
Was the APP 1 sensor signal circuit shorted? | -- | ||
7 | Check for poor electrical connections at the APP sensor and replace terminals if necessary. Did any terminals require replacement? | -- | ||
8 |
Was APP 1 sensor ground circuit open? | -- | ||
9 | Replace the APP module. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Module Replacement Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
10 | Replace the PCM. Important: The new PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
11 |
Does the Scan Tool indicate that the diagnostic Passed? | -- | ||
12 | Using the Scan Tool, select Capture Info, Review Info. Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to the Applicable DTC Table | System OK |
