Last Modified: 05-13-2024 |
6.11:8.1.0 |
Doc ID: RM100000001GHBF |
Model Year Start: 2020 |
Model: Corolla |
Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 03/2019] |
Title: 2ZR-FAE (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: P0120-P0123,P0220,P0222,P0223,P2135; Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit; 2020 MY Corolla [01/2019 - 03/2019] |
DTC
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P0120
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Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit
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DTC
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P0121
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Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Range / Performance
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DTC
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P0122
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Low Input
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DTC
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P0123
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit High Input
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DTC
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P0220
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit
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DTC
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P0222
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit Low Input
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DTC
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P0223
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit High Input
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DTC
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P2135
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" / "B" Voltage Correlation
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DESCRIPTION
The throttle position sensor is mounted on the throttle body assembly and detects the opening angle of the throttle valve. This sensor is a non-contact type sensor. It 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 throttle position sensor has 2 sensor circuits, VTA1 and VTA2 each of which transmits a signal. VTA1 is used to detect the throttle valve angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA1. The sensor signal voltages vary between 0 V and 5 V in proportion to the throttle valve opening angle, and are transmitted to the VTA1 and VTA2 terminals of the ECM.
As the valve closes, the sensor output voltage decreases and as the valve opens, the sensor output voltage increases. The ECM calculates the throttle valve opening angle according to these signals and controls the throttle actuator in response to driver inputs. These signals are also used in calculations such as air fuel ratio correction, power increase correction and fuel-cut control.
DTC No.
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Detection Item
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DTC Detection Condition
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Trouble Area
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MIL
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Memory
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P0120
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Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit
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The output voltage of VTA1 quickly fluctuates beyond the lower and upper malfunction thresholds for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0121
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Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Range / Performance
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The difference between the output voltages of VTA1 and VTA2 is less than 0.8 V, or higher than 1.6 V for 2 seconds (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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Throttle position sensor circuit
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0122
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Low Input
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The output voltage of VTA1 is 0.2 V or less for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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Short in VTA1 circuit
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Open in VCTA circuit
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0123
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit High Input
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The output voltage of VTA1 is 4.535 V or higher for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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Open in VTA1 circuit
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Open in ETA circuit
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Short between VCTA and VTA1 circuits
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0220
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit
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The output voltage of VTA2 quickly fluctuates beyond the lower and upper malfunction thresholds for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0222
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit Low Input
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The output voltage of VTA2 is 1.75 V or less for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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Short in VTA2 circuit
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Open in VCTA circuit
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P0223
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit High Input
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The output voltage of VTA2 is 4.8 V or higher, and VTA1 is between 0.2 V and 2.02 V for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).
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Throttle body assembly
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Open in VTA2 circuit
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Short between VCTA and VTA2 circuits
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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P2135
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Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" / "B" Voltage Correlation
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Either of the following conditions is met (1 trip detection logic):
(a) The difference between the output voltages of VTA1 and VTA2 is 0.02 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more.
(b) The output voltage of VTA1 is 0.2 V or less, and VTA2 is 1.75 V or less for 0.4 seconds or more.
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Throttle body assembly
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Short between VTA1 and VTA2 circuits
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Open in ETA circuit
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Open in VCTA circuit
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ECM
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Comes on
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DTC stored
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the throttle position sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle. There are several checks that the ECM performs to confirm the proper operation of the throttle position sensor.
P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223 and P2135:
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A specific voltage difference is expected between the sensor terminals, VTA1 and VTA2, for each throttle valve opening angle. If the difference between VTA1 and VTA2 is incorrect, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor circuit, and stores a DTC.
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VTA1 and VTA2 each have a specific voltage range. If VTA1 or VTA2 is outside the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor circuit, and stores a DTC.
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VTA1 and VTA2 should never be close to the same voltage level. If VTA1 is within 0.02 V of VTA2, the ECM determines that there is a short in the sensor circuit, and stores a DTC.
P0121:
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This sensor transmits two signals: VTA1 and VTA2. VTA1 is used to detect the throttle opening angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA1. The ECM performs several checks to confirm the proper operation of the throttle position sensor and VTA1.
For each throttle opening angle, a specific voltage difference is expected between the outputs of VTA1 and VTA2. If the output voltage difference between the two signals deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the throttle position sensor. In this case the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store this DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs
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P0120: Throttle position sensor 1 range check (chattering)
P0121: Throttle position sensor rationality
P0122: Throttle position sensor 1 range check (low voltage)
P0123: Throttle position sensor 1 range check (high voltage)
P0220: Throttle position sensor 2 range check (chattering)
P0222: Throttle position sensor 2 range check (low voltage)
P0223: Throttle position sensor 2 range check (high voltage)
P2135: Throttle position sensor range check (correlation)
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Required Sensors/Components (Main)
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Throttle position sensor
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Required Sensors/Components (Related)
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-
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Frequency of Operation
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Continuous
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Duration
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2 seconds: P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222 and P0223
Within 2 seconds: P0121
0.5 seconds: P2135 (Case 1)
0.4 seconds: P2135 (Case 2)
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MIL Operation
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Immediate
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Sequence of Operation
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None
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TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223 and P2135
Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored
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None
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Either of the following conditions is met
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A or B
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A. Time after ignition switch off to ON
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0.012 seconds or more
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B. Command to electronic throttle actuator power
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On
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P0121
Either of the following conditions is met
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A or B
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A. Ignition switch
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ON
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B. Throttle actuator power
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On
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Throttle position sensor circuit fail (P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, P2135)
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Not detected
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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0120
VTA1 voltage
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0.2 V or less, or 4.535 V or higher
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P0121
Either of the following conditions is met
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A or B
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A. Difference of learned throttle position sensor opener position voltage between VTA2 and VTA1
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Higher than 1.6 V
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B. Difference of learned throttle position sensor opener position voltage between VTA2 and VTA1
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Lower than 0.8 V
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P0122
VTA1 voltage
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0.2 V or less
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P0123
VTA1 voltage
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4.535 V or higher
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P0220
Either of the following conditions is met
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A or B
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A. VTA2 voltage
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1.75 V or less
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B. VTA2 voltage when VTA1 0.2 V to 2.02 V
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4.8 V or higher
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P0222
VTA2 voltage
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1.75 V or less
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P0223
VTA2 voltage when VTA1 0.2 V to 2.02 V
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4.8 V or higher
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P2135 (Case 1)
Difference between VTA1 and VTA2 voltages
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0.02 V or less
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P2135 (Case 2)
Both of the following conditions are met
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-
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VTA1 voltage
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0.2 V or less
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VTA2 voltage
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1.75 V or less
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COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
All of the following conditions are met
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-
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VTA1 voltage
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Higher than 0.2 V, and less than 4.535 V
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VTA2 voltage
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Higher than 1.75 V, and less than 4.8 V
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Difference between VTA1 and VTA2 voltages
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Higher than 0.02 V
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CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
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Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON.
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Turn the Techstream on.
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Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
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Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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Turn the ignition switch to ON [A].
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Turn the Techstream on.
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Start the engine.
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With the vehicle stationary, fully depress and release the accelerator pedal [B].
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Idle the engine for 2 seconds or more [C].
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].
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Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
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If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
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If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
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Input the DTC: P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223 or P2135.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
Techstream Display
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Description
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NORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System normal
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ABNORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System abnormal
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INCOMPLETE
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DTC judgment not completed
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Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
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N/A
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Unable to perform DTC judgment
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Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
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HINT:
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If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
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If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
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If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [B] through [D] again.
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If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs.
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HINT:
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If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
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If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
FAIL-SAFE
When these DTCs are 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 5.5° 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 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
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.
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READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION)
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(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Throttle Position No.1 and Throttle Position No.2.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
Tester Display
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Throttle Position No.1
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Throttle Position No.2
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(e) Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
When Accelerator Pedal Fully Released
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When Accelerator Pedal Fully Depressed
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Trouble Area
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Proceed to
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Throttle Position No.1 (VTA1)
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Throttle Position No.2 (VTA2)
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Throttle Position No.1 (VTA1)
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Throttle Position No.2 (VTA2)
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0 to 0.2 V
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0 to 0.2 V
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0 to 0.2 V
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0 to 0.2 V
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VCTA circuit open
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A
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4.5 to 4.98 V
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4.5 to 4.98 V
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4.5 to 4.98 V
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4.5 to 4.98 V
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ETA circuit open
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0 to 0.2 V, or 4.5 to 4.98 V
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2.1 to 3.1 V (Fail-safe)
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0 to 0.2 V, or 4.5 to 4.98 V
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2.1 to 3.1 V (Fail-safe)
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VTA1 circuit open or shorted to ground
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0.6 to 1.4 V (Fail-safe)
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0 to 0.2 V, or 4.5 to 4.98 V
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0.6 to 1.4 V (Fail-safe)
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0 to 0.2 V, or 4.5 to 4.98 V
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VTA2 circuit open or shorted to ground
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0.5 to 1.1 V
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2.1 to 3.1 V
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3.2 to 4.8 V (Not fail-safe)
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4.6 to 4.98 V (Not fail-safe)
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Throttle position sensor circuit normal
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B
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HINT:
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DTC P0121 is stored when the VTA1 and VTA2 output voltages are not consistent with the sensor characteristics. Therefore, check the Freeze Frame Data when this DTC is stored. Use the following formula to confirm the relative differences in voltage.
Calculate the voltage of VTA1 and VTA2 according to Throttle Sensor Volt % and Throttle Sensor #2 Volt % respectively and confirm their consistency.
Example:
Throttle Sensor Volt % / 100 (%) x 5 (V) = Throttle Position No.1
Characteristic Sensor Output:
VTA2 x 0.8 is approximately equal to VTA1 + 1.11 V
VTA1: Throttle Position No.1
VTA2: Throttle Position No.2
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If DTC P0121 is output, proceed to "Check Harness And Connector (Throttle Position Sensor - ECM)".
A
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2.
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
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*a
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Front view of wire harness connector
(to Throttle Body Assembly)
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HINT:
Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.
(a) Disconnect the throttle body 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
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Condition
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Specified Condition
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C20-5 (VC) - C20-3 (E2)
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Ignition switch ON
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4.5 to 5.5 V
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C20-6 (VTA) - C20-3 (E2)
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Ignition switch ON
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3.0 to 5.0 V
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C20-4 (VTA2) - C20-3 (E2)
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Ignition switch ON
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3.0 to 5.0 V
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(d) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
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Condition
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Specified Condition
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C20-5 (VC) - C20-6 (VTA)
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Ignition switch off
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209 to 231 kΩ
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C20-5 (VC) - C20-4 (VTA2)
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Ignition switch off
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209 to 231 kΩ
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C20-3 (E2) - Body ground
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Always
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Below 1 Ω
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body assembly.
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NG
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3.
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
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(a) Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
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Condition
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Specified Condition
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C20-3 (E2) - C77-133 (ETA)
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Always
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Below 1 Ω
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C20-4 (VTA2) - C77-101 (VTA2)
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Always
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Below 1 Ω
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C20-5 (VC) - C77-134 (VCTA)
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Always
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Below 1 Ω
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C20-6 (VTA) - C77-135 (VTA1)
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Always
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Below 1 Ω
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C20-4 (VTA2) or C77-101 (VTA2) - Body ground and other terminals
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Always
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10 kΩ or higher
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C20-5 (VC) or C77-134 (VCTA) - Body ground and other terminals
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Always
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10 kΩ or higher
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C20-6 (VTA) or C77-135 (VTA1) - Body ground and other terminals
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Always
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10 kΩ or higher
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NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs
(e) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
NEXT
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5.
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CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR DTCS)
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(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(b) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
(c) Read the DTCs.
Result
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Proceed to
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DTCs are not output
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A
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DTC P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, and/or P2135 are output
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B
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A |
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END
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