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DTC P0122, P0123, P0222, or P0223

The throttle actuator control (TAC) system uses 2 throttle position sensors to monitor the throttle position. The throttle position sensors 1 and 2 are located within the throttle body assembly. Each sensor has the following circuits:

P0123 00 or P0223 00

The reference voltage is greater than 4.8 V.

P0122 00 or P0222 00

The reference voltage is less than 0.2 V.

DTCsP0122 00, P0123 00, P0222 00, P0223 00 are Type A DTCs

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor 1 parameter. The reading should be between 0.2-4.8 V and change with accelerator pedal input.
2. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor 2 parameter. The reading should be between 0.2-4.8 V and change with accelerator pedal input.
3. Observe the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor 1 and Throttle Position Sensor 2 parameter. The scan tool should indicate Agree.
4. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC, or within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
5. Verify that DTCs P0642 00, P0643 00, P0652 00 or P0653 00 are not set.

⇒	If DTCs P0642 00, P0643 00, P0652 00 or P0653 00 are set, refer to DTC P0642, P0643, P0652, or P0653

6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
7. Inspect the throttle body for the following conditions:

Note: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 Throttle Body. Allow sufficient time for the K20 Engine Control Module to completely power down.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 6 and ground.

⇒	If greater than 5 Ω, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If less than 4.8 V, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

⇒	If greater than 5.2 V, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

4. Verify the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor 1 voltage is greater than 4.8 V.

⇒	If less than 4.8 V, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

5. Verify the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.1 V.

⇒	If greater than 0.1 V, test the signal circuit terminal 4 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 6 of the Throttle Position Sensor 1. Verify that the Throttle Position Sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.1 V.

⇒	If greater than 0.1 V, test the Throttle Position Sensor 1 signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

7. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 4 and the 5 V reference circuit terminal 2 of the Throttle Position Sensor 2. Verify the Throttle Position Sensor 2 voltage is greater than 4.8 V.

⇒	If less than 4.8 V, test the Throttle Position Sensor 2 signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

8. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ECM.
9. Test for less than 5 Ω on all throttle position sensor circuits between the following terminals:

•	The 5 V reference circuit terminal 2 to the corresponding ECM terminal

•	The signal circuit terminal 1 to the corresponding ECM terminal

•	The signal circuit terminal 4 to the corresponding ECM terminal

⇒	If greater than 5 Ω, repair the affected circuit.

10. If all circuits test normal, replace the throttle body.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.