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Throttle Valve - Signal Implausible



P0121

117 Throttle Valve - Signal Implausible

Diagnosis conditions
- Engine running

Possible fault cause
- Open circuit or short circuit in the wiring
- Throttle position sensor faulty
- DME control module faulty

Affected terminals
Terminal I/7, I/9, III/8, III/10, III/24 and III/25

NOTE:
- Fault P0121 only appears in conjunction with fault P1121 or P1122.
- The system operates in pedal sensor standby mode, i.e. the angle of the accelerator pedal is calculated from the residual position sensor signal.
- The opening angle of the throttle valve is limited to 30 %.
- The dynamic of the throttle valve is restricted.

Diagnosis/Troubleshooting


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Disconnection point throttle part:

NOTE: The wires to the throttle part are routed via connector X 59/2.


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