DTC P02E0-P02E3, P02E8, P02E9, P02EB, or P122B — LNP or LNQ
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P02E0 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Control Circuit
DTC P02E1 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Control Performance
DTC P02E2 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P02E3 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P02E8 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P02E9 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P02EB 00: Intake Air Flow Valve Control Motor Current Performance
DTC P122B 00: Inlet Air Flow Valve Control Circuit Low Voltage
Circuit/System Description
A throttle plate actuator is used to achieve high exhaust gas recirculation rates. It increases the pressure difference between exhaust and inlet so that the appropriate exhaust quantity can be mixed with the inlet air. The ECM transmits the desired angle as a PWM signal to the throttle plate actuator. The throttle plate actuator operates the DC motor to control the throttle plate based on the PWM signal from the ECM. The throttle plate position is monitored by an internal position sensor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | The ignition is ON or the engine is running. |
• | The throttle actuator motor is commanded ON or OFF. |
• | The ignition voltage is less than 16 V. |
• | The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects an open, short to ground, or a short to voltage on the throttle actuator control circuit for greater than 1 s.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P02E0 00, P02E1 00, P02E2 00, P02E3 00, P02E8 00, P02E9 00, P02EB 00, P122B 00 are a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P02E0 00, P02E1 00, P02E2 00, P02E3 00, P02E8 00, P02E9 00, P02EB 00, P122B 00 are a Type B DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON, command the throttle position from 0-95% with a scan tool. The throttle blade should respond to the scan tool commands.
- Observe the scan tool DTC information parameter. DTC P02E0 00, P02E1 00, P02E2 00, P02E3 00, P02E8 00, P02E9 00, P02EB 00, or P122B 00 should not set.
- 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
Inlet Air Flow Valve Control
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 Throttle Body.
- Disconnect the harness connector X1 from the K20 Engine Control Module.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between the Q38 Throttle Body control circuit terminal 1 and K20 Engine Control Module terminal 83
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, repair the control circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, repair the control circuit for an short to ground. |
- Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 V between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, repair the control circuit for a short to voltage. |
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 Ω between the Q38 Throttle Body control circuit terminal 2 and K20 Engine Control Module terminal 84
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, repair the control circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, repair the control circuit for an short to ground. |
- Ignition ON, test for less than 0.3 V between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, repair the control circuit for a short to voltage. |
- If all circuits test normal, perform the Component Testing before replacing the K20 Engine Control Module.
Inlet Air Flow Valve Position Sensor
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 Throttle Body.
- Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, repair the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 5 and ground.
⇒ | 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 Engine Control Module. |
- Verify the scan tool Inlet Air Flow Valve Position Sensor parameter is less than 0.3 V.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
- Install a 3 A fused bridging wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the 5 V reference circuit terminal 5. Verify the scan tool Inlet Air Flow Valve Position Sensor parameter is at 4.8-5.2 V.
⇒ | 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 Engine Control Module. |
- If all circuits test normal, replace the Q38 Throttle Body.
Component Testing
Static Test
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q38 Throttle Body.
- Test for 2-3 Ω between the control circuit terminal 1 and the control circuit terminal 2.
⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the Q38 Throttle Body. |
- Test for infinite resistance between each terminal and the Q38 Throttle Body housing.
⇒ | If not the specified value, replace the Q38 Throttle Body. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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