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P0121

Wiring Diagram:






CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to TP Sensor Operation.

Detecting Condition / Possible Cause:






DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and be very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.


1. Turn ignition switch OFF. Clear DTC with ignition switch ON, check vehicle and environmental condition for:
- Indication of fuel level meter in combination meter: 1/4 or more
- Altitude (barometric pressure): 2400 m, 8000 ft or less (560 mmHg, 75 kPa or more)
- Ambient temp.: 10 °C, 14 °F or higher
- Intake air temp.: 70 °C, 158 °F or lower
- Engine coolant temp.: 70 - 110 °C ,158 - 230 °F

2. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Increase vehicle speed to 30 - 40mph, 50 - 60 kph in 3rd gear or "D" range and hold throttle valve at that opening position for 1 min.
4. Stop vehicle.
5. Check DTC in "DTC" mode and pending DTC in "ON BOARD TEST" or "PENDING DTC" mode.

Inspection (Steps 1 - 4):