Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information

Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information

Condition




The accelerator pedal position sensor has two different internal sensors, where one generates an analogue signal and the other a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal. The sensor for the pulse-width modulated signal (PWM) is connected to both Engine control module (ECM) and Electronic throttle module (ETM). The sensor for the analogue signal is only connected to Engine control module (ECM). Engine control module (ECM) compares the analogue signal with the pulse-width modulated signal (PWM) coming from the accelerator pedal position sensor.
If Engine control module (ECM) registers that there is a difference of more than 5 % between the signals for longer time than 0.4 seconds, with the ignition on, then diagnostic trouble code ECM-958F, Faulty signal, is stored. At times when the analogue signal is in the process of changing, e.g., during acceleration, a greater deviation between both signals is allowed.
For upgraded software, released during year 2006 or later, certain adjustments have been made. For the test to be active, engine speed must be over 600 rpm and detection time must be increased from 0.4 to 0.7 seconds.

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Substitute value

Slow opening of throttle.
The throttle opens slower than during normal requested open because the system is regulated by only one of the pulse width modulated signals from the accelerator pedal position sensor. The driver may notice that the engine responds a bit slower compared to normal throttle application.

Closing of throttle during braking.
The accelerator pedal position is ignored when the brake pedal is depressed.

Possible source
- loose connections or contact resistance in the terminals on the analog signal cable
- the power supply to the accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor
- Open-circuit in the ground lead.
- fault in the pulse width modulated signal cable between the engine control module (ECM) and the throttle unit
- Damaged system relay.
- defective accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor
- This diagnostic trouble code is generated in combination with other trouble codes. Information on the possible root cause is described.

Fault symptom[s]
- Poor response from accelerator