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DTC P2135: Throttle Position Sensor (Main and Sub) Range/Performance Problem
 
 
 
 
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (MAIN AND SUB) RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM CIRCUIT
  • Refer to DTC P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor (Main) Circuit Low Input .
  • Refer to DTC P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor (Sub) Circuit Low Input .
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • Refer to DTC P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor (Main) Circuit Low Input .
  • Refer to DTC P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor (Sub) Circuit Low Input .
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • ECM checks the throttle position sensor output signal characteristics for abnormal conditions.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • Detect malfunction if the relation between throttle position sensor (main) and throttle position sensor (sub) is wrong.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
  • Continuous
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS <Range/Performance problem -relation between main and sub>
Logic Flow Chart
 
 
Check Conditions
  • Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
  • Throttle position sensor (sub) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
Judgment Criterion
  • For 0.3 second, the sum of the output voltage of the (main and sub) throttle position sensors is 4.5 volts or less, or 5.5 volts or more.
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS <Range/Performance problem -relation between main and sub>
Logic Flow Chart
 
 
Check Conditions
  • The target opening degree of the throttle valve is 0.9 V or less.
  • Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
  • Throttle position sensor (sub) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
  • Battery positive voltage is higher than 8.3 volts.
Judgment Criterion
  • The difference between V1 and V2 is more than 0.3 volt for 0.3 second.
    • V1: Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage.
    • V2: Throttle position sensor (sub) output voltage subtracted from 5 volts.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • Throttle opening degree position is in default position.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
  • None
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be stored are: )
  • Throttle position sensor failed.
  • Connector damage.
  • Harness 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
  • MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
    • MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
    • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
    • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)
  • MB991658: Test Harness
STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T-III), check data list item 13: Throttle Position Sensor (main).
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T-III).
(1) Connect scan tool (M.U.T-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) .
(2) Detach the intake air hose at the throttle body.
(3) Disconnect the connector of the throttle body assembly.
(4) Use test harness special tool (MB991658) to connect only terminals No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(6) Set scan tool (M.U.T-III) to the data reading mode for item 13, Throttle Position Sensor (main).
  • Output voltage should be between 300 and 700 millivolts when the throttle valve is fully closed with your finger.
  • Output voltage should be between 4,000 millivolts or higher when the throttle valve is fully open with your finger.
(7) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the sensor operating properly?
Go to Step 2.
Refer to, DTC P0122 - Throttle Position Sensor (main) Circuit Low Input , DTC P0123 - Throttle Position Sensor (main) Circuit High Input .
 
STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T-III), check data list item 15: Throttle Position Sensor (sub).
(1) Detach the intake air hose at the throttle body.
(2) Disconnect the connector of the throttle body assembly.
(3) Use test harness special tool (MB991658) to connect only terminals TPSE, TPSM, TPS5, and TPSS line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(5) Set scan tool (M.U.T-III) to the data reading mode for item 15, Throttle Position Sensor (sub).
  • Output voltage should be between 4,000 millivolts or higher when the throttle valve is fully closed with your finger.
  • Output voltage should be between 1,000 millivolts or lower when the throttle valve is fully open with your finger.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the sensor operating properly?
Go to Step 3.
Refer to, DTC P0222 - Throttle Position Sensor (sub) Circuit Low Input , DTC P0223 - Throttle Position Sensor (sub) Circuit High Input .
 
STEP 3. Check the continuity at throttle body assembly harness side connector.
(1) Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector and measure at the harness side.
(2) Check for the continuity between terminal TPSE and ground.
  • Continuity (2 ohms or less)
Does continuity exist?
Go to Step 6.
Go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Check of harness damage in TPSE line between throttle body assembly connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 5.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 10.
 
STEP 5. Using scan tool (M.U.T-III), read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Erase the DTC.
(3) Depress the accelerator pedal fully for a few seconds.
(4) Check the DTC.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is DTC P2135 stored?
Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 10.
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .
 
STEP 6. Check of harness damage TPS5 line between throttle body assembly connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 7.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 10.
 
STEP 7. Check of harness damage in TPSM line between throttle body assembly connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 8.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 10.
 
STEP 8. Check of harness damage in TPSS line between throttle body assembly connector and ECM connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 9.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 10.
 
STEP 9. Replace the throttle body assembly.
(1) Replace the throttle body assembly.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Erase the DTC.
(4) Depress the accelerator pedal fully for a few seconds.
(5) Check the DTC.
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is DTC P2135 stored?
Replace the ECM (Refer to, Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 10.
The inspection is complete.
 
STEP 10. Using scan tool (M.U.T-III), read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Erase the DTC.
(3) Depress the accelerator pedal fully for a few seconds.
(4) Check the DTC.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is DTC P2135 stored?
Retry the troubleshooting.
The inspection is complete.