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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, or P2138

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2122 : Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2123 : Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2127 : Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2128 : Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2138 : Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit
Short to Ground
High Resistance
Open
Short to Voltage
Signal Performance
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 5-Volt Reference Circuit
P2122
P2138
P2122
P2123
-
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 5-Volt Reference Circuit
P0122, P0222, P2122
P0121, P0221, P2138
P2127
P0123, P0223, P2123
-
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Signal
P2122
P2138
P2122
P2123
P2138
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Signal
P2127
P2138
P2127
P2128
P2138
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Low Reference
-
-
P2123
-
-
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Low Reference
-
-
P2128
-
-

Circuit/System Description

The accelerator pedal assembly contains two accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors. The APP sensors are mounted in the pedal assembly and are not serviceable. The APP sensors provide a signal voltage that changes relative to the position of the accelerator pedal. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a separate 5-volt reference and low reference circuit for each of the APP sensors.
The APP sensor 1 signal voltage increases as the pedal is depressed, from approximately 1.0 volt at rest to above 4 volts when fully depressed. The APP sensor 2 signal voltage increases as the pedal is depressed, from approximately 0.5 volt at rest to more than 2 volts with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P2122
The APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.84 volts for more than 4 seconds.
DTC P2123
The APP sensor 1 voltage is more than 4.82 volts for more than 4 seconds.
DTC P2127
The APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.66 volts for more than 4 seconds.
DTC P2128
The APP sensor 2 voltage is more than 4.82 volts for more than 4 seconds.
DTC P2138

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are Type A DTCs.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, observe the APP Sensor parameters with a scan tool. Verify both of the APP sensor voltages are between 0.4-4.5 volts.
  2. Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal from the rest position to the wide open throttle position (WOT) and release pedal. Repeat the procedure several times. DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, or P2138 should not set.
  3. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT and then slowly return the pedal to closed throttle. Repeat the procedure several times. DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, or P2138 should not set.
  4. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the accelerator pedal assembly.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the appropriate low reference circuit of the APP sensor and ground.

Important : The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.

  1. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the appropriate 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor and ground.
  2. Using a scan tool, verify the appropriate APP sensor voltage parameter is less than 0.3 volt.
  3. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the appropriate signal circuit and the 5-volt reference circuit of the APP sensor. Verify the APP sensor voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
  4. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the accelerator pedal assembly.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2176

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2176 : Minimum Throttle Position Not Learned

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the throttle valve by applying a varying voltage to the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor. The ECM monitors the actual throttle valve position using throttle position (TP) sensor 1 and 2.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P2176 is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P2176 is a Type A DTC.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, rapidly depress the accelerator pedal from the rest position to the wide open throttle position (WOT) and release the pedal. Repeat the procedure several times. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify that DTCs P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0638, or P2101 do not set.
  2. DTC P2176 is an informational DTC. Perform the idle learn procedure, refer to Idle Learn Procedure.
  3. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2177, P2179, P2187, or P2189

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2177 : Fuel Trim System Lean at Cruise or Accel Bank 1
DTC P2179 : Fuel Trim System Lean at Cruise or Accel Bank 2
DTC P2187 : Fuel Trim System Lean at Idle Bank 1
DTC P2189 : Fuel Trim System Lean at Idle Bank 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control. Fuel delivery is controlled differently during Open and Closed Loop. During Open Loop, the ECM determines fuel delivery based on sensor signals without heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) input. During Closed Loop, the HO2S inputs are added and used by the ECM to calculate short and long term fuel delivery adjustments. If the HO2S indicate a lean condition, fuel trim values will be above 0 percent. If the HO2S indicate a rich condition, fuel trim values will be below 0 percent. Short term fuel trim values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signals. Long term fuel trim makes coarse adjustments in order to maintain an air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2177 or P2179
The Total Fuel Trim Avg. is more than 23 percent for more than 4 seconds.
P2187 or P2189
The Total Fuel Trim Avg. is more than 40 percent. The LT FT Idle/Decel is more than 7 percent. The condition exists for 4 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2177, P2179, P2187 and P2189 are Type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2177, P2179, P2187 and P2189 are Type E DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Circuit/System Verification

  1. If there are other DTCs set besides DTC P2177, P2179, P2187, or P2189, refer to the appropriate DTC information to diagnosis the applicable DTC.
  2. Engine at normal operating temperature, observe the Total Fuel Trim Avg. parameter with a scan tool. The Total Fuel Trim Avg. should be between -22 to +23 percent.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Observe the LT FT Bn 1 and Bn 2 Cruise/Accel parameters, in order to determine whether the lean condition is effecting only one bank of the engine, or is common to both banks of the engine.
  2. If all conditions test normal, refer to Diagnostic Aids.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2178, 2180, P2188, or P2190

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2178 :Fuel Trim System Rich at Cruise or Accel Bank 1
DTC P2180 : Fuel Trim System Rich at Cruise or Accel Bank 2
DTC P2188 : Fuel Trim System Rich at Idle Bank 1
DTC P2190 : Fuel Trim System Rich at Idle Bank 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control. Fuel delivery is controlled differently during Open and Closed Loop. During Open Loop, the ECM determines fuel delivery based on sensor signals without heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) input. During Closed Loop, the HO2S inputs are added and used by the ECM to calculate short and long term fuel trim fuel delivery adjustments. If the HO2S indicate a lean condition, fuel trim values will be above 0 percent. If the O2S indicate a rich condition, fuel trim values will be below 0 percent. Short term fuel trim values change rapidly in response to the HO2S signals. Long term fuel trim makes coarse adjustments in order to maintain an air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC P2178 or P2180
The Total Fuel Trim Avg. is less than -22 percent. The condition exists for 4 seconds.
DTC P2188 or P2190
The Total Fuel Trim Avg. is less than -40 percent. The LT FT Idle/Decel is less than -7 percent. The condition exists for 4 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2178, P2180, P2188, and P2190 are Type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2178, P2180, P2188, and P2190 are Type E DTCs.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. If there are other DTCs set besides the appropriate DTC information to diagnosis the applicable DTC.
  2. Engine at normal operating temperature, observe the Total Fuel Trim Avg. parameter with a scan tool. The Total Fuel Trim Avg. should be between -22 to +23 percent.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Observe the LT FT Bn 1 and Bn 2 Cruise/Accel or Idle/Decel parameters, in order to determine whether the rich condition is effecting only one bank of the engine, or is common to both banks of the engine.
  2. If all conditions test normal, refer to Diagnostic Aids.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2195 or P2197

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2195 : HO2S Signal Biased Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1
DTC P2197 :HO2S Signal Biased Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started the control module operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air/fuel ratio. The control module supplies the HO2S with a reference or bias voltage of about 450 mV. While the engine runs the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0–1,000 mV. This voltage will fluctuate above and below the bias voltage. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, Closed Loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air/fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases above bias voltage toward 1,000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases below bias voltage toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.
The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster.
This allows the system to enter Closed Loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air/fuel ratio sooner.

Conditions for Running the DTC

DTC P2195 or P2197

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2195 and P2197
The ECM detects that the H02S Signal voltage is low.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2195 and P2197 are type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2195 and P2197 are type E DTCs.

Circuit/System Verification

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect the affected HO2S.
  2. Ignition ON, measure for approximately 2-40 mV from the affected HO2S low signal circuit terminal to a known ground.
  3. Measure for approximately 450 mV from the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and a known ground.
  4. Install a 3A fusible link wire between the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and the affected HO2S low signal circuit terminal. The affected HO2S parameter should indicate 0 mV.
  5. Install a test lamp between the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and battery voltage. The affected HO2S parameter should indicate approximately 1,095 mV.
  6. If the control module and all circuits test normal, replace the affected HO2S.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2196 or P2198

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2196 : HO2S Signal Biased Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1
DTC P2198 : HO2S Signal Biased Rich Bank 2 Sensor 1

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Circuit/System Description

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started the control module operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air/fuel ratio. The control module supplies the HO2S with a reference or bias voltage of about 450 mV. While the engine runs the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0–1,000 mV. This voltage will fluctuate above and below the bias voltage. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, Closed Loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air/fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases above bias voltage toward 1,000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases below bias voltage toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.
The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster.
This allows the system to enter Closed Loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air/fuel ratio sooner.

Conditions for Running the DTC

DTC P2196 or P2198

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2196 and P2198
The ECM detects that the H02S Signal voltage is high.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2196 and P2198 are type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2196 and P2198 are type E DTCs.

Circuit/System Verification

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Disconnect the affected HO2S.
  2. Ignition ON, measure for approximately 2-40 mV from the affected HO2S low signal circuit terminal to a known ground.
  3. Measure for approximately 450 mV from the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and a known ground.
  4. Install a 3A fusible link wire between the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and the affected HO2S low signal circuit terminal. The affected HO2S parameter should indicate 0 mV.
  5. Install a test lamp between the affected HO2S high signal circuit terminal and battery voltage. The affected HO2S parameter should indicate approximately 1,095 mV.
  6. If the control module and all circuits test normal, replace the affected HO2S.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2227, P2228, or P2229

DTC Descriptor

DTC P2227 : Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Performance
DTC P2228 : Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2229 : Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information

Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit
Short to Ground
Open/High Resistance
Short to Voltage
Signal Performance
5-Volt Reference
P2228
P2228
P2229
-
BARO Sensor Signal
P2228
P2228
P2229
-
Low Reference
P2228
-
P2229
-
-

Circuit/System Description

The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor responds to changes in altitude and atmospheric conditions. This gives the engine control module (ECM) an indication of barometric pressure. The ECM uses this information to calculate fuel delivery. The BARO sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The ECM supplies 5 volts to the BARO sensor on a 5-volt reference circuit, and provides a ground on a low reference circuit. The BARO sensor provides a voltage signal to the ECM on a signal circuit relative to the atmospheric pressure changes. The ECM monitors the BARO sensor signal for a voltage outside of the normal range.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P2227
P2228 or P2229

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P2227
P2228
P2229

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P2227, P2228, and P2229 are Type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P2227, P2228, and P2229 are Type E DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

If a shared 5-volt reference circuit is shorted to ground or shorted to a voltage, other 5-volt reference circuits may be affected.

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Start the engine, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P2227, P2228, or P2229 should not set.
  2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition ON, observe the BARO sensor parameter on a scan tool while moving the related harness connectors at the barometric pressure (BARO) sensor and at the engine control module (ECM). Verify the BARO parameter does not changemore than 3 kPa.
  2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the BARO sensor.

Important : The signal circuit of the BARO sensor is pulled up to a voltage through a 1 mega-ohm resistor.

  1. Ignition ON, observe the BARO Volts parameter with a scan tool. Verify the scan tool displays 4.8-5.2 volts.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the BARO sensor and the ECM housing. Observe the BARO Volts parameter with a scan tool. Verify the scan tool displays 0 volts.

Important : The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.

  1. Test for 4.8–5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit of the BARO sensor and ground.
  2. Ignition OFF, remove the ECM/TCM fuse from the underhood electrical center.

Notice : Do NOT use a test lamp to test the continuity of the circuit. Damage to the control module may occur due to excessive current draw.

  1. Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit of the BARO sensor and ground.
  2. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the BARO sensor.


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