P0223

DTC P0223

Circuit Description

The throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 are located within the throttle body assembly. The TP sensors share a common 5-volt reference circuit and a common low reference circuit. The 5-volt reference circuit is also shared with accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 2. The 5-volt reference voltage is supplied on 2 separate engine control module (ECM) terminals, but the terminals are connected internally to the same voltage supply. Each TP sensor has an individual signal circuit, which provides the ECM with a signal voltage proportional to the throttle plate movement. When the throttle plate is in the closed position, the TP sensor 1 signal voltage is near the low reference and increases as the throttle plate is opened. TP sensor 2 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the 5-volt reference and decreases as the throttle plate is opened. IF the ECM detects the TP sensor 2 signal voltage is more than 4.84 volts, DTC P0223 sets.

Conditions for Running the DTC

^ The battery voltage is more than 10 volts.
^ The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The TP sensor 2 voltage is more than 4.89 volts for more than 60 milliseconds.

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 and/or the Failure Records.
^ The control module commands the TAC system to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode.
^ A message center or an indicator displays Reduced Engine Power.
^ Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF.

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.
^ Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.