P2135
DTC P0120 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit MalfunctionDTC P0122 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Low Input
DTC P0123 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit High Input
DTC P0220 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit
DTC P0222 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit Low Input
DTC P0223 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "B" Circuit High Input
DTC P2135 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" / "B" Voltage Correlation
DESCRIPTION
DTC Detection Condition (Part 1):
DTC Detection Condition (Part 2):
The TP sensor is mounted on the throttle body, and detects the opening angle of the throttle valve. This sensor is a non-contact type. It uses Hall-effect elements in order to yield accurate signals even in extreme driving conditions, such as at high speeds as well as very low speeds.
The TP sensor has 2 sensor circuits, each of which transmits a signal, VTA1 and VTA2. VTA1 is used to detect the throttle valve angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA1. The sensor signal voltages vary between 0 V and 5 V in proportion to the throttle valve opening angle, and are transmitted to the VTA terminals of the ECM.
As the valve closes, the sensor output voltage decreases and as the valve opens, the sensor output voltage increases. The ECM calculates the throttle valve opening angle according to these signals and controls the throttle actuator in response to driver inputs. These signals are also used in calculations such as air-fuel ratio correction, power increase correction and fuel-cut control.
HINT:
- When any of these DTCs are set, check the throttle valve opening angle by entering the following menus:
- Intelligent tester - Select: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ETCS / THROTTLE POS #1 AND THROTTLE POS #2.
- Techstream - Select: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / ETCS / Throttle Position No. 1 and Throttle Position No. 2.
- THROTTLE POS #1 (Throttle Position No. 1) is the VTA1 signal, and THROTTLE POS #2 (Throttle Position No. 2) is the VTA2 signal. Reference (Normal Condition)
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Monitor Strategy (Part 1):
Monitor Strategy (Part 2):
Typical Enabling Conditions:
Typical Malfunction Thresholds:
Component Operating Range:
The ECM uses the Throttle Position (TP) sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle. There are several checks that the ECM performs to confirm the proper operation of the TP sensor.
- A specific voltage difference is expected between the sensor terminals, VTA1 and VTA2, for each throttle valve opening angle. If the difference between VTA1 and VTA2 is incorrect, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor, and sets a DTC.
- VTA1 and VTA2 each have a specific voltage range. If VTA1 or VTA2 is outside the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor, and sets a DTC.
- VTA1 and VTA2 should never be close to the same voltage level. If VTA1 is within 0.02 V of VTA2, the ECM determines that there is a short circuit in the sensor, and sets a DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 10 seconds after the engine is next started.
FAIL-SAFE
When any of these DTCs, as well as other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) malfunctions are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator, and the throttle valve is returned to a 7° throttle angle by the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed.
If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned OFF.
Wiring Diagram:
Step 1:
Step 1(Continued)-2:
Step 3-5:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
- These DTCs relate to the Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester or Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.