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Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: G16E-GTS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: P012015; Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open; 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]

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

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

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

Related DTCs

P0123: Throttle position sensor 1 range check (high voltage)

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Throttle position sensor

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

-

Frequency of Operation

Continuous

Duration

2 seconds

MIL Operation

Immediate

Sequence of Operation

None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored

None

Both of the following conditions are met

-

Battery voltage

8 V or higher

Ignition switch

ON

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

VTA1 voltage

Higher than 4.535 V

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

  • After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.

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  • When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the GTS 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 GTS 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.

    GTS 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.
    • [A] to [D]: Normal judgment procedure.

      The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

    • When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

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 GTS. 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

C133-6(VTA) - C142-108(VTA1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C133-3(E2) - C142-110(ETA)

Always

Below 1 Ω

C133-5(VC) or C142-109(VCTA) - Body ground and other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher

C133-6(VTA) or C142-108(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) 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

C133-5(VC) - C133-3(E2)

Ignition switch ON

4.5 to 5.5 V

C133-6(VTA) - C133-3(E2)

Ignition switch ON

3.0 to 5.0 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Throttle Body with Motor Assembly)

NG

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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

C133-5(VC) - C133-6(VTA)

Ignition switch off

190 to 210 kΩ

NG

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OK

4.

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

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

(b) According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage

HINT:

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

NEXT

5.

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

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display

Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage

Result

Proceed to

Changes from higher than 4.535 V to below 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

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B

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