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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): P012015; Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

DTC

P012015

Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P012011.

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DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

Note

P012015

Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open

The output voltage of VTA1 is higher than 4.535 V for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
  • Throttle position sensor (throttle body with motor assembly)
  • Open in VTA1 circuit
  • Open in ETA circuit
  • Short between VCTA and VTA1 circuits
  • ECM

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code: P0123

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses the throttle position sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle. If the VTA1 terminal voltage is higher than the threshold, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON [A].
  7. Turn the Techstream on.
  8. Start the engine.
  9. With the vehicle stationary, fully depress and release the accelerator pedal [B].
  10. Idle the engine for 2 seconds or more [C].
  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [D].
  12. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  14. Input the DTC: P012015.
  15. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL
    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE
    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [D] again.

FAIL-SAFE

When this DTC is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator, and the throttle valve is returned to a 7.5° throttle valve opening angle by the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal angle, to allow the vehicle to continue running at a minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.

Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is turned off.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P012011.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-1 (VTA) - C40-108 (VTA1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C15-4 (E2) - C40-110 (ETA)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C15-2 (VC) or C40-109 (VCTA) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C15-1 (VTA) or C40-108 (VTA1) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

2.

CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Throttle Body with Motor Assembly)

(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-2 (VC) - C15-4 (E2)

Ignition switch ON

4.5 to 5.5 V

C15-1 (VTA) - C15-4 (E2)

Ignition switch ON

3.0 to 5.0 V
NG

REPLACE ECM

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RESISTANCE OF ECM)

(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C15-2 (VC) - C15-1 (VTA)

Ignition switch off

190 to 210 kΩ
NG

REPLACE ECM

OK

4.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR NO.1 VOLTAGE)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Throttle Body with Motor Assembly)

(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage

(f) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

HINT:

Use the snapshot function to record the value displayed or make a note of it.

(g) Turn the ignition switch off.

(h) Turn the Techstream off.

(i) Connect terminals 4 (E2) and 1 (VTA) of the throttle body with motor assembly connector on the wire harness side.

NOTICE:

If the VTA terminal voltage or the resistance between VTA and E2 is abnormal and terminals 1 (VTA) and 4 (E2) of the throttle body with motor assembly connector are connected, excessive current may flow through the circuit. In this case, do not connect the terminals.

(j) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(k) Turn the Techstream on.

(l) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage

(m) Compare the vehicle of the Data List item Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage after the circuit is shorted to the value when the throttle body with motor assembly connector was connected.

Result

Proceed to

Changes from higher than 4.535 V to less than 0.56 V

A

Does not change from higher than 4.535 V

B

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.

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A

REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

B

REPLACE ECM