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Checking the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Calibration

CHECKING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR CALIBRATION


POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Mis-wired APPS
- Voltage not changing during sweep
- Throttle pedal not moving freely
- APPS

Diagnostic Test

1. MIS-WIRED APPS
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the APPS cover.
Inspect both APPS connector and ECM for proper wiring.

Q: Are both connectors wired correctly?

YES: Go To 2
NO: Repair miswired APPS connector at APPS or ECM.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 1

2. THROTTLE PEDAL NOT MOVING FREELY
Ignition on, engine not running.
Look for proper Throttle operation.

Q: Does the Throttle Pedal move freely between the upper and lower stops?

YES: Replace the APPS.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 1
NO: Repair as necessary.
Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 1 (DIESEL). Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 1