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><title
>P0121-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 PERFORMANCE</title><figure
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><ptxt
>For a complete wiring diagram <emph
>Refer to Section 8W</emph>.</ptxt></para><diagnostic
type="condition"
><condition
><spec
><list1
><item
><ptxt
><emph
>When Monitored:</emph></ptxt><para
><ptxt
>Ignition on and No MAP Sensor DTCs set.</ptxt></para></item><item
><ptxt
><emph
>Set Condition:</emph></ptxt><para
><ptxt
>TP Sensor signals do not correlate to the MAP Sensor signal. Two Trip Fault. ETC light will illuminate. P2135 should set with this code also.</ptxt></para></item></list1><table
><tgroup
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><row
><entry
valign="bottom"
align="center"
><ptxt
><emph
>Possible Causes</emph></ptxt></entry></row></thead><tbody
><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K22) TP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K922) TP RETURN CIRCUIT</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>(K22) TP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/THROTTLE BODY</ptxt></entry></row><row
><entry
valign="top"
align="left"
><ptxt
>PCM</ptxt></entry></row></tbody></tgroup></table></spec><para
><ptxt
><emph
>Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000030"
> (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)</extxref>.</emph></ptxt></para></condition></diagnostic><diagnostic
type="test"
><?STEP 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
><title
>Diagnostic Test</title><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>1.</emph></testno> <emph
>ACTIVE DTC</emph></ptxt></spec><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>When this DTC is Active the engine speed, torque, and vehicle speed are limited to a Limp in mode.</ptxt></attention3><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Diagnose any other TP Sensor DTC(s) before continuing.</ptxt></attention3><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>The throttle plate should be free from binding and carbon build up.</ptxt></attention3><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Make sure the throttle plate is at the idle position.</ptxt></attention3><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Inspect the engine for vacuum leaks.</ptxt></attention3><test1
><ptxt
>Ignition on, engine not running.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>With a scan tool, select View DTCs.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the DTC active at this time?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="o7d48d3fc2524a8dbaf0be937908aff0"
>2</intxref></ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="f7eed11f1fef427a9490fbf64dc3a675"
>9</intxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 2------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="o7d48d3fc2524a8dbaf0be937908aff0"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>2.</emph></testno> <emph
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K22) TP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the ignition off.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller
Special Tool #8815 along with the #8815-1 to perform the diagnosis.</ptxt></attention2></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Using a voltmeter perform a voltage drop test. Backprobe the (K22) TP Signal 1 circuit at the Throttle Body harness connector and to probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815.
Make sure the voltmeter leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Monitor the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the voltage below 0.5 of a volt?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="i46d6e9d2eb2425dad769d4ea2dcbcfd"
>3</intxref></ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair the excessive resistance in the (K22) TP Signal 1 circuit.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 4------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="i46d6e9d2eb2425dad769d4ea2dcbcfd"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>3.</emph></testno> <emph
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the ignition off.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Move the voltmeter leads to backprobe the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit at the Throttle Body harness connector and to probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815. Make sure the voltmeter
leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Monitor the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the voltage below 0.5 of a volt?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="jd1740cc87d145758db8d6115c8493b5"
>4</intxref></ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair the excessive resistance in the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 4--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="jd1740cc87d145758db8d6115c8493b5"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>4.</emph></testno> <emph
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the ignition off.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Move the voltmeter leads to backprobe the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit at the Throttle Body harness connector and to probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815. Make sure the
voltmeter leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter. </ptxt></test1><test1
><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Monitor the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the voltage below 0.5 of a volt?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="lf79f7fcafb244f7bec79d3848e51024"
>5</intxref></ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair the excessive resistance in the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 5----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="lf79f7fcafb244f7bec79d3848e51024"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>5.</emph></testno> <emph
>EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN THE (K922) TP RETURN CIRCUIT</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the ignition off.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Move the voltmeter leads to backprobe the (K922) TP Return circuit at the Throttle Body harness connector and to probe the appropriate terminal of the special tool #8815. Make sure the voltmeter
leads are connected so a positive polarity is displayed on the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Monitor the voltmeter.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the voltage below 0.5 of a volt?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="a62d0ddf99a644bfb0a2e65cc2532472"
>6</intxref></ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair the excessive resistance in the (K922) TP Return circuit.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 7------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="a62d0ddf99a644bfb0a2e65cc2532472"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>6.</emph></testno> <emph
>(K22) TP SIGNAL 1 CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (K122) TP SIGNAL 2 CIRCUIT</emph></ptxt></spec><figure
figtype="1-column-portrait-no-fig-id"
id="f7c5bfdb76ac4b8683448f229a182cf0"
><graphic
graphicname="7a0338e4"
></graphic></figure><test1
><ptxt
>Measure the resistance between the (K22) TP Signal 1 circuit and the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit in the Throttle Body harness connector.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair the short between the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit and the (K22) TP Signal 1 circuit.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> </ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="j541231b372942808dc134971ce9e3d3"
>7</intxref><symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 8------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="j541231b372942808dc134971ce9e3d3"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>7.</emph></testno> <emph
>THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR</emph></ptxt></spec><figure
figtype="1-column-portrait-no-fig-id"
id="d1ce4d0fda394f29b92b555c9dcc477b"
><graphic
graphicname="7a0338e5"
></graphic></figure><figure
figtype="1-column-portrait-no-fig-id"
id="cadd45df74c54239b965ad1650654859"
><graphic
graphicname="7a0338e6"
></graphic></figure><test1
><ptxt
>Turn the ignition off.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Connect the C2 PCM harness connector.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Ignition on, engine not running.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>With a scan tool, monitor the TP Sensor No.1 and No.2 voltage.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Connect a jumper wire between the (K922) TP Return circuit and the (K22) TP Signal 1 circuit.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>TP Sensor No.1 voltage should change from approximately 4.5 volts to less than 0.5 of a volt.</ptxt></attention3></test1><test1
><ptxt
>For TP Sensor No.2, connect a jumper wire between (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit and the (K122) TP Signal 2 circuit.</ptxt></test1><test1
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>TP Sensor No.2 voltage should change from approximately 0 volts to 5.0 volts?</ptxt></attention3></test1><question
>Is the voltage reading within the listed specification when the jumper wire is installed?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Replace the Throttle Body Assembly. Disconnect the Battery when replacing the Throttle Body Assembly. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and
select the ETC RELEARN function.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> </ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Go To <intxref
refid="d370737edd1d402ebdb6bfe1125bc594"
>8</intxref></ptxt></item><item
><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Remove the jumper wire before continuing.<symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></attention3></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 9------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="d370737edd1d402ebdb6bfe1125bc594"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>8.</emph></testno> <emph
>PCM</emph></ptxt></spec><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.</ptxt></attention3><test1
><ptxt
>Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.</ptxt></test1><question
>Were there any problems found?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Repair as necessary.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> </ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> <symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp><?STEP 11------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?><testgrp
id="f7eed11f1fef427a9490fbf64dc3a675"
><spec
><ptxt
><testno><emph>9.</emph></testno> <emph
>THROTTLE FOLLOWER TEST</emph></ptxt></spec><test1
><ptxt
>Ignition on, engine not running.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>With a scan tool, perform the Throttle Follower Test and monitor the TP Sensor No.1 or No.2 voltage.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>Slowly press the throttle pedal down.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>The voltage for TP Sensor No.1 should start at approximately 0.3 of a volt and increase to above 4.7 volts.</ptxt></test1><test1
><ptxt
>The voltage for TP Sensor No.2 should start at approximately 4.7 volts and decrease to approximately 0.3 of a volt.</ptxt></test1><question
>Is the voltage within the range of the listed specification for the appropriate Sensor?</question><result
>Yes</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> </ptxt></item></list1></action><result
>No</result><action
><list1
><item
><ptxt
>Disconnect the Battery when replacing the Throttle Body Assembly. Replace the Throttle Body Assembly. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select
the ETC RELEARN function.</ptxt></item><item
><ptxt
>Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="0900000360"
>(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)</extxref> <symbol
name="SKIP"
></symbol></ptxt></item></list1></action></testgrp></diagnostic></servinfo>