Troubleshooting
DTC P0120 Throttle/Pedal position Sensor/Switch "A" CircuitCIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
DTC Detecting Condition:
The throttle position sensor is mounted in the throttle body and detects the throttle valve opening angle. When the throttle valve is fully closed, a voltage of approximately 0.7 V is applied to terminal VTA of the ECM. The voltage applied to terminals VTA of the ECM increases in proportion to the opening angle of the throttle valve, and becomes approximately 2.7 - 5.2 V when the throttle valve, is fully opened. The ECM judges the vehicle driving conditions from these signals from terminals VTA and uses them as one of the conditions for deciding the air-fuel ratio correction, power increase correction and fuel-cut control etc.
HINT: After confirming DTC P0120, use the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to confirm the throttle valve opening percentage and closed throttle position switch condition.
Wiring Diagram:
Step 1 - 2:
Step 3 - 4:
Step 5:
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
- If DTCs P0110, P0115 and P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor ground) may be open.
- Read freeze frame data using OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester. Because freeze frame records the engine conditions when the malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is useful to determine whether the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich etc. at the time of the malfunction.
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
Hand-held tester only:
By putting the vehicle's ECM in the check mode, 1 trip detection logic is possible instead of 2 trip detection logic and sensitivity to detect open circuits is increased. This makes it easier to detect intermittent problems.
1. Clear the DTC.
2. Set the check mode.
3. Perform a simulation test.
4. Check the connector and terminal.
5. Handle the connector.