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P0123

DTC P0123: TP Sensor Circuit High Voltage

1. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with no load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Check the throttle position with the scan tool.

Is there approx. 10% or 0.5 V when the throttle is fully closed and approx. 90% or 4.5 V when the throttle is fully opened?

YES - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose wires at the TP sensor and at the ECM/PCM.

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the TP sensor connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




7. At the wire harness side, measure voltage between TP sensor 3P connector terminals No.1 and No.3.

Is there approx. 5 V ?

YES - Replace the throttle body (The TP sensor is not available separately).

NO - Go to step 8.




8. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals C18 and C28.

Is there approx. 5V ?

YES - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (C18) and the TP sensor.

NO - Substitute a known-good ECM/PCM and recheck. If the prescribed voltage is now available, replace the original ECM/PCM.