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P0222

DTC P0222 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH "B" CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system is made of the components throttle body, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 1 & 2 and Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) 1 & 2. TPS1 & 2 are sharing the same source voltage and ground. The throttle valve opening is control by throttle motor which is controlled by Engine Control Module (ECM). The opposite position indicator shows inverted signal characteristics. TPS1 output voltage increases smoothly in proportion with the throttle valve opening angle after starting. TPS2 output voltage decreases in inverse proportion with the throttle valve opening angle after starting. TPS provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle motor in order to control the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to the driving condition.

DTC DESCRIPTION
ECM sets DTC P0222 if the ECM detects signal voltage lower than the possible range of a properly operating TPS2.

DTC Detecting Condition:






Signal Waveform And Data Part 1:






Signal Waveform And Data Part 2:






MONITOR DTC STATUS
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F4 (DTAL) to select DTC information from the DTCs menu.
3. Confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.




4. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
5. Is parameter displayed "History (Not Present) fault"?

NOTE:
- History (Not Present) fault : DTC occurred but has been cleared.
- Present fault : DTC is occurring at present time.

YES - Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NO - Go to next step as below

POWER AND CIRCUIT INSPECTION

NOTE: Check for open or short circuit in harness. Refer to "Signal Waveform & Data" in the "General Information" procedure

1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect TPS harness connector.
3. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
4. Measure voltage between terminal 2 of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : Approx. 5 V

5. Is voltage within the specification?

YES - Go to "Ground Circuit inspection" procedure.

NO - Possibility of open or short to ground in 5V reference circuit. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

NOTE: Check for open or short circuit in harness. Refer to "Signal Waveform & Data" in the "General Information" procedure

1. Check the signal circuit for short to ground
1. Measure resistance between terminal 5 of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

Specification : Infinite

2. Is resistance within the specification?

YES - Go to next step as below

NO - Check the short to ground in signal circuit.
Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

2. Check the signal circuit for open
1. Disconnect ECM connector.
2. Measure resistance between terminals 5 of the sensor harness connector and 1 1 of the ECM harness connector.

Specification : 0 Ohm

3. Is resistance within the specification?

YES - Go to next step as below

NO - Check the open in signal circuit.
Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?

YES - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

NO - Go to "Component Inspection" procedure

COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Reconnect the TPS2 and ECM connectors.
2. After engine starting, connect Scantool and monitor the "TPS2" parameter on the Scantool data list.

Specification :
- Closed throttle status : Approx. 4.2 - 4.8 V, Wide open throttle : Approx. 0.2 - 0.8 V
- Output voltage decreases smoothly in inverse proportion with the throttle valve opening angle.

3. Is sensor data near the specified value?

YES - Check for poor connection between ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure

NO - Check TPS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good TPS2 and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace TPS2 and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

NOTE: It is necessary to perform the TPS adaptation procedure with Scan tool when the throttle body assembly or ECM is replaced.

- TPS adaptation procedure
1. Erase previous TPS adaptation value using Scan tool.
2. Ignition "OFF" and then "ON" without cranking. Wait for 10 seconds under enable conditions
- Enable conditions : Battery 10 V & Intake Air Temp. 5.3 °C(41.5 °F) & 5.3 °C(41.5 °F) Engine Coolant Temp. 99.8 °C(211.6 °F)
3. After TPS adaptation, the system normality should be confirmed by reading out "FMY" on the Scan Tool.

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
2. Press F4 (DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
3. Read "DTC Status" parameter.
4. Is parameter displayed "History (Not Present) fault"?

YES - System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC

NO - Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.