DTC P2120 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit
DTC P2122 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Low Input
DTC P2123 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit High Input
DTC P2125 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit
DTC P2127 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit Low Input
DTC P2128 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit High Input
DTC P2138 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation
HINT: These DTCs relate to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor.
DESCRIPTION
HINT: This ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) does not use a throttle cable.
The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor is integrated with the accelerator pedal bracket and has 2 sensor circuits: VPA (main) and VPA2 (sub). This sensor is a non-contact type, and uses Hall-effect elements, in order to yield accurate signals, even in extreme driving conditions, such as at high speeds as well as very low speeds. The voltage, which is applied to terminals VPA and VPA2 of the ECM, varies between 0 V and 5 V in proportion to the operating angle of the accelerator pedal (throttle valve). A signal from VPA indicates the actual accelerator pedal opening angle (throttle valve opening angle) and is used for engine control. A signal from VPA2 conveys the status of the VPA circuit and is used to check the APP sensor itself.
The ECM monitors the actual accelerator pedal opening angle (throttle valve opening angle) through the signals from VPA and VPA2, and controls the throttle actuator according to these signals.
HINT: When any of these DTCs are set, check the APP sensor voltage by selecting the following menu items on the intelligent tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / ACCEL POS #1 and ACCEL POS #2.
HINT:
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
When either of the voltage outputs of VPA or VPA2 deviates from the standard range, or the difference between the voltage outputs of the 2 sensor circuits is less than the threshold, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the APP sensor. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
Example: When the voltage output of VPA drops below 0.4 V for more than 0.5 seconds when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, DTC P2122 is set.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 2 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P2120:
P2122:
P2123:
P2125:
P2127:
P2128:
P2138:
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
FAIL-SAFE
When any of DTCs P2120, P2121, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128 and P2138 are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. If either of the 2 sensor circuits malfunctions, the ECM uses the remaining circuit to calculate the accelerator pedal position to allow the vehicle to continue driving. If both of the circuits malfunction, the ECM regards the accelerator pedal as being released. As a result, the throttle valve is closed and the engine idles.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is turned off.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
1 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ACCEL POS #1 AND ACCEL POS #2)
Standard voltage
2 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
Standard resistance : Check for open
Check for short
3 INSPECT ECM (VCPA AND VCP2 VOLTAGE)
Standard voltage
4 REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD
5 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS)
Result
REPLACE ECM
Data list / active test
1. DATA LIST
HINT:
With the intelligent tester connected to the DLC3 and the
ignition switch to the ON position, the ABS, TRAC and
VSC data list can be displayed. Follow the prompts on
the tester screen to access the DATA LIST.
*: 2WD
2. ACTIVE TEST
HINT:
Performing the ACTIVE TEST usin ...
DTC check / clear
NOTICE:
All the stored DTCs and freeze frame data are erased if:
the ECM is changed from normal mode to check mode
or vice versa; or 2) the ignition switch is turned from ON
to ACC or off while in check mode.
Before changing modes, always check and make a note
of any DTCs and fr ...
Fuel Pump Primary Circuit
DTC P0230 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is designed to detect a malfunction in the fuel pump
(FUEL PUMP) relay circuit. When the
system is normal, the battery voltage is applied to FPR terminal of the ECM
while the FUEL PUMP
relay is turned OFF. If the battery v ...