P1510

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the throttle blade by applying varying voltage to the throttle valve motor. The ECM monitors the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) that is required to move the throttle blade. If an incorrect amount of pulse width modulation is required to operate the throttle valve motor, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ The battery voltage must be more than 7 volts.
^ The idle learn procedure must not be active.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) is more than 80 percent for longer than 6 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The throttle valves are spring loaded to a slightly open position. The throttle valves should be open approximately 3-5 percent. This is referred to as the rest position. The throttle valves should not be completely closed nor should they be open any more than the specified amount. The throttle valves should move open and to the closed position without binding under the normal spring pressure. The throttle should NOT be free to move open or closed WITHOUT spring pressure. Replace the throttle body if any of these conditions are found.

The scan tool has the ability to operate the throttle control system using Special Functions. Actuate the throttle valves using the throttle position function located in the Throttle Actuator Controls (TAC) system menu. This function will operate the throttle valve through the entire range in order to determine if the throttle body and system operate correctly.

Check for the following conditions:
^ Use the J 35616-A Connector Test Adapter kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
^ High resistance in any of the TAC system circuits.
^ Poor connections at the ECM or at the component-Inspect the harness connectors for a poor terminal to wire connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams for the proper procedure.
^ Refer to Symptoms - Computers and Control Systems or Intermittent Conditions for the intermittents. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-10:

Steps 11-17:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. The throttle valves are spring loaded in a slightly open position and should move in either direction without binding. The throttle valves should always be under spring pressure.
6. When the ignition is turned ON, the ECM operates the throttle control motor to verify the integrity of the system prior to start-up. This can be seen by the momentary flash of the test lamp as the ignition is turned ON.