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DTC P0122-00: Throttle Position Sensor (main) circuit low input
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • Throttle position sensor is built into the throttle body assembly.
  • A power voltage of 5 volts is applied to the throttle body assembly connector terminal number 5 from the ECM connector terminal number 32.
  • The power voltage is earthed to the ECM connector terminal number 33 from the throttle body assembly connector terminal number 3.
  • The sensor signal is inputted to the ECM connector terminal number 43 from the throttle body assembly connector terminal number 4.
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • The throttle position sensor (main) outputs voltage which corresponds to the throttle valve opening degree.
  • The ECM checks whether the voltage is within a specified range.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is out of specified range.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
Check Condition
  • Power supply mode of electric motor switch is ON.
Judgment Criterion
  • Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage should be 0.2 volt or lower for 0.3 second.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Throttle opening degree is restricted.
  • Throttle opening degree position is in default position if throttle position sensor (sub) fails.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
  • Throttle position sensor (built into the throttle body assembly) failed.
  • Shorted throttle position sensor (main) circuit, harness damage, or connector damage.
  • ECM failed.
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
  • MB992744: Vehicle communication interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
  • MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite main harness A
  • MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable short
  • MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB cable long
1.STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), check the data list.
Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE).
  • Item number 90: TPS (Main)
Q: Is the check result normal?
 
2.STEP 2. Check harness between throttle body assembly connector terminal number 5 and ECM connector terminal number 32.
Check power supply line for damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.
 
3.STEP 3. Check harness between throttle body assembly connector terminal number 4 and ECM connector terminal number 43.
Check output line for short circuit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
Repair or replace the connector, or repair the damaged harness wire.
 
4.STEP 4. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE), check the data list.
Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to check the data list (Refer to DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLE).
  • Item number 90: TPS (Main)
Q: Is the check result normal?
Replace the throttle body assembly (Refer to THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY). Then
 
5.STEP 5. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
After erasing the DTC, carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern, and recheck the DTC.
(1) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to erase the DTC.
(2) Carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern (Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE).
(3) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC P0122-00 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION, General Information – How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points – How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS).
 
6.STEP 6. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
After erasing the DTC, carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern, and recheck the DTC.
(1) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to erase the DTC.
(2) Carry out test drive with the drive cycle pattern (Refer to Diagnostic Function, OBD-II Drive Cycle – Pattern 1 OBD- II DRIVE CYCLE).
(3) Use scan tool (M.U.T.-III SE) to recheck the DTC.
Q: Is DTC P0122-00 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION).
The inspection is complete.