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P0638

DTC P0638: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Part 1:




Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Part 2:




THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT OPERATION
Controls the current that is applied from the ECM (terminals No. 15, No. 16) to the throttle actuator control motor (terminals No. 1, No. 2).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
ECM checks the electronic controlled throttle system for abnormal conditions.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Difference between throttle position sensor (main) output and target opening is greater than the specified value.

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

Check Conditions
Battery positive voltage is higher than 8.3 volts.
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
Drop of throttle position sensor (main) output voltage per 100 milliseconds is more than 0.04 volt.

Judgement Criterion
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage has continued to be higher than the target throttle position sensor (main) voltage by 0.5 volt or more for 0.4 second.

Check Conditions
Battery positive voltage is higher than 8.3 volts.
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.
Drop of throttle position sensor (main) output voltage per 100 milliseconds is more than 0.04 volt.
Target throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is 1.5 volts or lower.

Judgement Criteria
Difference between throttle position sensor (main) output voltage and target throttle position sensor (main) voltage is 0.6 volt or higher for 0.4 second.
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage has continued to be higher than the target throttle position sensor (main) voltage by 0.5 volt or more for 0.5 second.

Check Conditions
Battery positive voltage is higher than 8.3 volts.
Throttle position sensor (main) output voltage is between 0.2 and 4.8 volts.

Judgement Criterion
Difference between throttle position sensor (main) output voltage and target throttle position sensor (main) voltage is 1 volt or higher for 1 seconds.

Check Condition
Battery positive voltage is higher than 8.3 volts.

Judgement Criterion
Throttle position sensor (main) default opening learnt value is higher than 4 volts or higher.

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
None.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
Throttle actuator control motor failed.
Connector damage.
Harness damage.
ECM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Check harness connector B-08 at throttle actuator control motor and harness connector B-10 at ECM for damage.

Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair or replace it. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 2. Check the throttle actuator control motor.




1. Disconnect the connector B-08.
2. Measure the resistance between throttle actuator control motor side connector terminal No. 1 and No. 2.

Standard value: 0.3 - 80 ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]

Q: Is the measured resistance between 0.3 and 80 ohms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Replace the throttle body assembly. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 3. Check for harness damage between throttle actuator control motor connector B-08 and ECM connector B-10.




1. Disconnect the connector B-08 and B-10 measure at the harness side.
2. Measure the resistance between B-08 connector and B-10 connector.
a. Connector B-08 (terminal No. 1) and connector B-10 (terminal No. 15).
b. Connector B-08 (terminal No. 2) and connector B-10 (terminal No. 16).
- Should be less than 2 ohms.

Q: Is the measured resistance less than 2 ohms?

YES: Then go to Step 4.

NO: Repair it. Then go to Step 5.




STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is DTC P0638 set?

YES: Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the ID code. Refer to ID Code Registration Judgment Table ID Code Registration Judgment Table . Then go to Step 5.

NO: It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.

STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, read the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. After the DTC has been deleted, read the DTC again.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.

Q: Is DTC P0638 set?

YES: Retry the troubleshooting.

NO: The inspection is complete.