Without Throttle Actuator Control
DTC P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, or P2135 (wo/TAC)
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0122
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P0123
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Circuit High Voltage
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit/System Description
The throttle body assembly contains a throttle position (TP) sensor. The TP sensor is mounted externally on the throttle body assembly. The TP sensor is a potentiometer which provides a signal voltage that changes relative to the throttle blade angle. The engine control module (ECM) supplies the TP sensor with a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The TP sensor signal voltage decreases from less than 1 volt at idle to greater than 4 volts at wide open throttle (WOT).
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition is ON or the engine is running.
* The DTCs runs continuously when the above condition is met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Important: The scan tool displays a voltage near 0.0 volts. Do not use the scan tool voltage parameter to determine if there is a TP sensor condition.
P0122
The ECM detects that the TP sensor voltage is less than 0.14 volt for greater than 5 seconds.
P0123
The ECM detects that the TP sensor voltage is greater than 4.9 volts for greater than 5 seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0122 and P0123 are Type A DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0122 and P0123 are Type A DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics (MR140 w/o Throttle Actuator Control) (Electrical Diagrams)Engine Controls Schematics (MT34 w/Throttle Actuator Control) (Electrical Diagrams)Engine Controls Schematics (Hatchback) (Electrical Diagrams)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Engine running, observe the scan tool TP Sensor voltage parameter. The parameter should be between 0.4-4.5 volts.
2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TP sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
Important: The 5-volt reference circuits are internally and externally connected at the ECM. Other component DTCs may be set. If other DTCs are set, review the electrical schematic and diagnose the applicable circuits and components.
3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A and ground.
• If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
• If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
4. Verify the scan tool TP sensor voltage parameter is less than 0.3 volt.
• If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool TP sensor voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 volts.
• If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit test normal, replace the ECM.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the TP sensor.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the TP sensor.
2. Test for 5,150-5,350 ohms of resistance between the 5-volt reference terminal A and the low reference terminal B.
• If not within the specified range, replace the TP sensor.
3. Slowly sweep the sensor through the entire range several times while monitoring the resistance between the signal terminal C and the low reference terminal B. The resistance should vary between 2,500-6,800 ohms without any spikes or dropouts.
• If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the TP sensor.
4. Slowly sweep the TP sensor through the entire range several times while applying 5 volts and ground to the applicable terminals. Test the voltage between the signal terminal C and the low reference terminal B. The voltage should vary between 0.6-4.7 volts without any spikes or dropouts.
• If not within the specified range or is erratic, replace the TP sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (Removal and Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for engine control module replacement, setup, and programming