The electronic throttle control (ETC) system uses various inputs from the powertrain control module (PCM). This system uses these inputs in order to control the idle speed through serial data circuits to the throttle actuator control (TAC) module. The DC motor, which is located on the throttle body, activates the throttle plate. In order to decrease idle speed, the TAC module commands the throttle closed reducing air flow into the engine and the idle speed decreases. In order to increase the idle speed, the TAC module commands the throttle plate open, allowing more air in order to bypass the throttle plate. If the actual idle RPM does not match the desired idle RPM within a calibrated time, this DTC will set.
• | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0200 , P0300, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0500, P0502, P0503, P1120, P1220, P1221, or P1441 are not set. |
• | The engine is running for greater than 60 seconds. |
• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 60°C (140°F). |
• | The intake air temperature (IAT) is greater than -10°C (+14°F). |
• | The barometric pressure (BARO) is greater than 65 kPa. |
• | The system voltage is between 9-18 volts. |
• | The vehicle speed is less than 1.7 km/h (1 mph). |
• | The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor is at 0 percent. |
• | The actual idle speed is 200 RPM greater than the desired idle speed. |
• | All of the above conditions present for 5 seconds. |
• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
• | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
• | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
• | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Component Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views | |||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | Go to Step 2 | |||||
Did the engine speed stay within 200 RPM of the commanded RPM during the above test? | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 |
Does the DTC set? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Intermittent Conditions | ||||
4 | Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 5 | -- | ||||
5 |
Does the DTC run and pass? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 2 | ||||
6 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | System OK |