DTC Descriptors

DTC P2120: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit

DTC P2122: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2123: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2125: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit

DTC P2127: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2128: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2138: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation

Diagnostic Fault Information

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
APP Sensor 1 Signal	P2122	P2122	P2123	--
APP Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference	P0651	P2122	P0651	--
APP Sensor 1 Low Reference	--	P2123	--	--
APP Sensor 2 Signal	P2127	P2127	P2128	--
APP Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference	P0641, P0452, P0532, P0522	P2127	P0641, P0108, P0533, P0522	--
APP Sensor 2 Low Reference	--	P2128	--	--

Typical Scan Tool Data

APP Sensor 1

Circuit	Normal Range	Short to Ground	Open or High Resistance	Short to Voltage
APP Sensor 1 Signal	0.33-4.59 V	0.00 V	0.00 V	4.98 V
APP Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference	0.33-4.59 V	0.00 V	0.00 V	2.94 V
APP Sensor 1 Low Reference	0.33-4.59 V	--	4.96 V	--

APP Sensor 2

Circuit	Normal Range	Short to Ground	Open or High Resistance	Short to Voltage
APP Sensor 2 Signal	0.16-2.30 V	0.04 V	0.00 V	4.98 V
APP Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference	0.16-2.30 V	0.00 V	0.00 V	1.62 V
APP Sensor 2 Low Reference	0.16-2.30 V	--	4.94 V	--

Circuit/System Description

The throttle actuator control (TAC) system uses two accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors to monitor the accelerator pedal position. The APP sensors 1 and 2 are located within the pedal assembly. Each sensor has the following circuits:

Two processors are also used to monitor the TAC system data. Both processors are located within the engine control module (ECM). Each signal circuit provides both processors with a signal voltage proportional to pedal movement. The processors share and monitor data to verify that the indicated APP calculation is correct.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128

P2138

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2120

The ECM detects that APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.33 volt or more than 4.59 volts for more than 0.5 second.

P2122

The ECM detects that APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.33 volt for more than 0.5 second.

P2123

The ECM detects that APP sensor 1 voltage is more than 4.59 volts for more than 0.5 second.

P2125

The ECM detects that APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.16 volt or more than 2.30 volts for more than 0.5 second.

P2127

The ECM detects that APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.16 volt for more than 0.5 second.

P2128

The ECM detects that APP sensor 2 voltage is more than 2.30 volts for more than 0.5 second.

P2138

The ECM detects that the difference between APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 exceeds a predetermined value for more than 0.5 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Verification

1. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the DTC information on the scan tool.

⇒	If DTC P0641 or P0651 is also set, diagnose those DTCs first. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

2. With the accelerator pedal in the rest position, observe the APP Sensor 1 parameter with the scan tool. The voltage should be between 0.33-4.59 volts.

⇒	If the voltage is outside of the range, continue with Circuit/System Testing.

3. Observe the APP Sensor 2 parameter with the scan tool. The voltage should be between 0.16-2.30 volts.

⇒	If the voltage is outside of the range, continue with Circuit/System Testing.

4. Observe the APP Sensor 1 and 2 parameter with the scan tool. The sensors should indicate Agree.

⇒	If the sensors indicate Disagree, continue with Circuit/System Testing.

5. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
6. Turn OFF the ignition for 60 seconds.
7. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTCs.
8. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the previous APP sensor parameters and DTC information, with the scan tool.

⇒	If DTC P2120 or P2125 is set, and all of the previous APP sensor parameters are normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If any of the previous APP sensor parameters are now abnormal or out of range, continue with Circuit/System Testing.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal harness connector.
3. With the ignition ON and the engine OFF, observe the APP Sensor 1 and APP Sensor 2 parameters on the scan tool. The voltage should be less than 0.1 volt.

⇒	If the voltage is more than 0.1 volt, test the affected signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

4. Measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between each of the 5-volt reference circuits and the negative terminal of the battery.

⇒	If the voltage is more than 5.2 volts, test the affected 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

⇒	If the voltage is less than 4.8 volts, test the affected 5-volt reference circuit for an open or short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

5. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor 1. Observe the APP Sensor 1 parameter on the scan tool. The voltage should be more than 4.8 volts.

⇒	If the voltage is less than 4.8 volts, test the APP sensor 1 signal circuit for an open or a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

6. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor 2. Observe the APP Sensor 2 parameter on the scan tool. The voltage should be more than 4.8 volts.

⇒	If the voltage is less than 4.8 volts, test the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for an open or a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

7. Measure for 4.8-5.2 volts between one of the 5-volt reference circuits and each of the low reference circuits.

⇒	If the voltage is less than 4.8 volts, test the affected low reference circuit for an open. If the circuits test normal, replace the control module.

8. Turn OFF the ignition.
9. Disconnect the ECM harness connector, and measure the 5-volt reference, the low reference, and each of the signal circuits between the ECM and the accelerator pedal for less than 5 ohms.

⇒	If the resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair the affected circuit.

10. Test the signal circuits for continuity between them.

⇒	If continuity exists between the signal circuits, repair the short.

11. If all circuits test normal, replace the accelerator pedal.

Repair Instructions

Important: Always perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.