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DTC P0122 - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
- Immediately at fault recognition

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
- Erroneous idling
- Engine stalls.
- Poor driving performance

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct CLEAR MEMORY MODE and INSPECTION MODE. Refer to How To Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Wiring Diagram:





WIRING DIAGRAM

10K1: CHECK CURRENT DATA.

1. Start engine.
2. Read data of throttle position sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool.

NOTE:
- Subaru Select Monitor
For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "READ CURRENT DATA SHOWN ON DISPLAY FOR ENGINE". Refer to Normal Scan Data Values.
- OBD-II general scan tool
For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Instruction Manual.

CHECK: Is the value less than 0.1 V?

YES: Go to step 10K2.

NO: Even if MIL lights up, the circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. A temporary poor contact of the connector may be the cause.

NOTE: In this case, repair the following:
- Poor contact in throttle position sensor connector
- Poor contact in ECM connector
- Poor contact in coupling connector (B21)
- Poor contact in joint connector (B83)

10K2: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM.

Connector & Terminal - [(B136) No.15 (+) - Chassis Ground (-)]:





Measure voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground while throttle valve is fully closed.

CHECK: Is the voltage more than 4.5 V?

YES: Go to step 10K4.

NO: Go to step 10K3.

10K3: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM

Connector & Terminal - [(B136) No.15 (+) - Chassis Ground (-)]:





Measure voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

CHECK: Does the voltage change more than 4.5 V by shaking harness and connector of ECM while monitoring the value with voltage meter?

YES: Repair poor contact in ECM connector.

NO: Contact with Subaru of America (SOA) service.

NOTE: Inspection by Subaru of America's DTM is required, because probable cause is deterioration of multiple parts.

10K4: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM.

Connector & Terminal - [(B136) No.17 (+) - Chassis Ground (-)]:





Measure voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

CHECK: Is the voltage less than 0.1 V?

YES: Go to step 10K6.

NO: Go to step 10K5.

10K5: CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM. (USING SUBARU SELECT MONITOR.)
Measure voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground.

CHECK: Does the voltage change more than 0.1 V by shaking harness and connector of ECM while monitoring the value with Subaru Select Monitor?

YES: Repair poor contact in ECM connector.

NO: Go to step 10K6.

10K6: CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect connectors from throttle position sensor.
3. Turn ignition switch to ON.

Connector & Terminal - [(E13) No.1 (+) - Engine Ground (-)]:





4. Measure voltage between throttle position sensor connector and engine ground.

CHECK: Is the voltage more than 4.5 V?

YES: Go to step 10K7.

NO: Repair harness and connector.

NOTE: In this case, repair the following:
- Open circuit in harness between throttle position sensor and ECM connector
- Poor contact in throttle position sensor connector
- Poor contact in ECM connector
- Poor contact in coupling connector (B21)
- Poor contact in joint connector (B83)

10K7: CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.

Connector & Terminal - [(B136) No.17 (+) - (E13) No.3]:





2. Measure resistance of harness between ECM connector and throttle position sensor connector.

CHECK: Is the resistance less than 1 Ohm?

YES: Go to step 10K8.

NO: Repair harness and connector.

NOTE: In this case, repair the following:
- Open circuit in harness between throttle position sensor and ECM connector
- Poor contact in ECM connector
- Poor contact in throttle position sensor connector
- Poor contact in coupling connector (B21)
- Poor contact in joint connector (B83).

10K8: CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR.

Connector & Terminal - [(E13) No.1 - Engine Ground]:





Measure resistance of harness between throttle position sensor connector and engine ground.

CHECK: Is the resistance less than 10 Ohms?

YES: Repair ground short circuit in harness between throttle position sensor and ECM connector.

NO: Go to step 10K9.

10K9: CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact in throttle position sensor connector.

CHECK: Is there poor contact in throttle p051tion sensor connector?

YES: Repair poor contact in throttle position sensor connector.

NO: Replace throttle position sensor.