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DTC P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, or P2135 - Without LAF

Diagnostic Instructions

    •  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    •  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0120: Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit

DTC P0122: Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0123: Throttle Position Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P0220: Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit

DTC P0222: Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0223: Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2135: Throttle Position Sensor 1-2 Correlation

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

5-Volt Reference

P0122, P0222, P0651

P0122, P0222, P2135

P0123, P0223, P0651

-

TP Sensor 1 Signal

P0122

P0122, P2135

P0123

P0068, P0121

TP Sensor 2 Signal

P0222

P0222, P2135

P0223

P0068, P0121

Low Reference

-

P0123, P0223, P2135

-

-

Typical Scan Tool Data

Throttle Position Sensor 1

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine running at various operating conditions

Normal Range: 4.75-0.35 V

5 V Reference

0 V

0 V

5 V

TP Sensor 1 Signal

0 V

0 V

5 V

Low Reference

-

5 V

-

Throttle Position Sensor 2

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine running at various operating conditions

Parameter Normal Range: 0.25-4.59 V

5 V Reference

0 V

5 V

5 V

TP Sensor 2 Signal

0 V

0 V

5 V

Low Reference

-

5 V

-

Circuit/System Description

The throttle body assembly contains 2 throttle position (TP) sensors. The TP sensors are mounted to the throttle body assembly and are not serviceable. The TP sensors provide a signal voltage that changes relative to throttle blade angle. The engine control module (ECM) supplies the TP sensors with a common 5 V reference circuit, a common low reference circuit, and 2 independent signal circuits.

The TP sensors have opposite functionality. TP sensor 1 signal voltage decreases and TP sensor 2 signal voltage increases as the accelerator pedal increases to wide open throttle (WOT).

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223

    • DTC P0641 or P0651 is not set.
    • The run/crank or powertrain relay voltage is greater than 6 V and reduced power is not active.
    • The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.
    • The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met.

P2135

    • DTC P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, P0641, or P0651 is not set.
    • The run/crank or powertrain relay voltage is greater than 6 V and reduced power is not active.
    • The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.
    • DTC P2135 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0120

Throttle position sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.325 V or greater than 4.7 V for greater than 1 s.

P0122

The ECM detects that the throttle position sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.32 V for greater than 1 s.

P0123

The ECM detects that the throttle position sensor 1 voltage is greater than 4.75 V for greater than 1 s.

P0220

The throttle position sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.25 V or greater than 4.59 V for greater than 1 s.

P0222

The ECM detects that the throttle position sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.25 V for greater than 1 s.

P0223

The ECM detects that the throttle position sensor 2 voltage is greater than 4.59 V for greater than 1 s.

P2135

The difference between the throttle position sensor 1 and throttle position sensor 2 exceeds a predetermined value for greater than 2 s.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTCs P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, and P2135 are Type A DTCs.
    • The control module commands the TAC system to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode.
    • A message center or an indicator displays Reduced Engine Power.
    • Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0120, P0122, P0123, P0220, P0222, P0223, and P2135 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

    • If the Throttle Sweep Test is not available on the scan tool, observe the scan tool Throttle Position Sensors 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter while performing the following tests:
       - Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT and then slowly return the pedal to closed throttle. Repeat the procedure several times.
       - Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal from the rest position to the wide open throttle position (WOT) and release pedal. Repeat the procedure several times.
         The Throttle Position Sensors 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter should display Agree. If Disagree is displayed, continue diagnosis in Circuit/System Testing.
    • A high resistance condition on the throttle position and throttle actuator control circuits could cause a DTC to set.

Reference Information

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

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify DTC P0641 or P0651 is not set.
  2. If a DTC is set, refer to DTC P0641 or P0651
  3. Observe the TP sensor 1 and 2 voltage parameters. Both parameters should be between 1.0-4.0 V and change with accelerator pedal input.
  4. Note: If the Throttle Sweep Test is not available on the scan tool, use the accelerator to perform the test. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for further details.

  5. Perform the Throttle Sweep Test while observing the Throttle Position Sensors 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter with a scan tool. The Throttle Position Sensors 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter should display Agree.
  6. 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.
  7. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify that DTC P0120 or P0220 are not the only TP sensor DTCs set
  8. If DTC P0120 or P0220 are the only DTCs set, replace the ECM.
  9. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 throttle body.
  2. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal C and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  4. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal E and ground.
  5. If less than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
    If greater than the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  6. Test for less than 1 V between the TP sensor 1 signal circuit terminal D and ground.
  7. If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  8. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between TP sensor 1 signal circuit terminal D and the 5 V reference circuit terminal E. Verify the scan tool TP sensor 1 voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 V.
  9. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  10. Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the TP sensor 2 signal circuit terminal F and ground.
  11. If less than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
    If greater than specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
  12. If all circuits and connections test normal, replace the Q38 throttle body assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

    •  Throttle Body Assembly Replacement : LE5 or LE9
    • Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming and setup
   


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