DTC P2101 [MZI-3.7 (PCM CONNECTOR (2 TYPES))]
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DTC P2101 |
Throttle actuator circuit range/performance |
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DETECTION CONDITION
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• A PCM malfunction flag is set indicating the motor circuit is open, and may require cycling the key.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Throttle actuator circuit are cross-wired
• PCM malfunction
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Diagnostic procedure
STEP |
INSPECTION |
ACTION |
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1
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VERIFY FREEZE FRAME DATA HAS BEEN RECORDED
• Has FREEZE FRAME DATA been recorded?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Record FREEZE FRAME DATA on the repair order, then go to the next step.
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2
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VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
• Verify related Service Information availability.
• Is any related Service Information available?
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Yes
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Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
• If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE OR STORED DTCs FOR ALL OF VEHICLE MODULE
• Turn the ignition switch off then to the ON position (Engine off).
• Verify related pending code or stored DTCs.
• Is other DTCs present?
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Yes
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Go to the appropriate DTC troubleshooting.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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4
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INSPECT THROTTLE BODY AND PCM CONNECTOR FOR POOR CONNECTION
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Disconnect the throttle body and PCM connector.
• Inspect for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, corrosion).
• Are there any malfunction?
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Yes
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Repair or replace suspected part, then go to Step 6.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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5
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INSPECT FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
• Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
• Visually inspect for:
• Connect all the PCM connectors and verify that they seat correctly.
• Retrieve DTCs using the M-MDS.
• Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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The system is correctly. Go to the next step.
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6
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VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTC P2101 HAS BEEN COMPLETED
• Verify that all disconnected connectors reconnected.
• Start the engine.
• Clear DTC from PCM memory using the M-MDS.
• Perform the “KOEO/KOER Self-Test”.
• Is same DTC present?
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Yes
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Replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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7
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VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
• Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
• Are any DTCs present?
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Yes
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Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
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No
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Troubleshooting completed.
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