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3 Ignition Off
Disconnect the ECT Sensor Electrical Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Connect a jumper wire between the ECT Sensor Signal Circuit and an engine ground.
Turn the ignition on, with the engine not running.
With the DRB, read the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?All
Ye s®Repair the open ECT Sensor Ground Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 4
4 Ignition Off
Disconnect the ECT Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the PCM Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the ECT Sensor Signal Circuit from the PCM to the
ECT.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the open ECT Sensor Signal Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
5 Ignition Off
If there are no potential causes remaining, the PCM is assumed to be defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the PCM.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
6 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
Use the schematic as a guide and wiggle the ECT Sensor Connector & Harness.
Monitor the DRB display.
Was there any ECT Sensor voltage change?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connector that caused the voltage change.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 7
7 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom:
P-0122 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0122 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE LOW
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: The TP sensor signal voltage goes below 0.16 volt.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
TPS 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN
TPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
TPS WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT DEFECT
TPS WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
PCM DEFECTIVE (TPS)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR DEFECTIVE
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CHANGE NOT SMOOTH
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE DEFECTIVE (TPS)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn key on, engine off.
With the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor (TP Sensor) voltage.
Is the Throttle Position Sensor voltage below 0.16 volt?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 8
2 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
Measure the voltage at the 5-Volt Supply Circuit at TPS Connector.
Is the voltage below 4.0 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the open TP Sensor 5-Volt Supply Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 3
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8 Ignition on, engine not running.
With the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor (TP Sensor) voltage.
Wiggle Throttle Position Sensor Connectors and Harness.
Monitor the DRB display.
Was there any change in the Throttle Position Sensor voltage when wiggled?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connector that caused the voltage change.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 9
9 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 10
10 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
With the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor (TP Sensor) voltage.
While monitoring the DRB, slowly open and close the Throttle.
Is the voltage change smooth?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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Symptom:
P-0123 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
When Monitored and Set Condition:
P-0123 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE HIGH
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: TP sensor signal voltage goes above 4.5 volts for .704 seconds.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
TPS SIGNAL CKT TO TPS 5 VOLT SUPPLY CKT SHORTED
TPS WIRING HARNESS INTERMITTENT DEFECT
TPS WIRING HARNESS OBSERVABLE DEFECT
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DEFECTIVE (TPS)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE BELOW 1.0 VOLT
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CHANGE NOT SMOOTH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
Using the DRB, read the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
Is the Throttle Position Sensor voltage above 4.5 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 8
2 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor Connector.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Ignition On.
With the DRB actuate the ASD relay.
Measure the voltage of the TP sensor signal circuit.
Is the voltage above 4.9 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the short voltage in the Throttle Position Sensor Signal
Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 3
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7 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Throttle Position Sensor.
Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Using an Ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the TPS Signal Circuit from the TPS
Connector to the PCM Connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Repair the open Throttle Position Sensor Signal Circuit.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
8 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
Wiggle Throttle Position Sensor Connectors and Harness.
Monitor the DRB display.
Was there any change in Throttle Position Sensor voltage when wiggled?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connector that caused the voltage change.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 9
9 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 10
10 Ignition On, Engine Not Running
While monitoring the DRB, slowly open and close the Throttle.
Is the voltage change smooth?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 If there are no potential causes remaining, the Upstream O2 Sensor is assumed to be
defective.
View repair options.All
Repair
Replace the Upstream O2 Sensor.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
5 Start the engine.
Wiggle Upstream O2 Sensor Connector and Harness.
While wiggling the Harness, watch the Upstream O2 Sensor voltage.
Did the O2 Sensor voltage go above 1.2 volts at any time?All
Ye s®Repair the Harness or Connector that has the intermittent short
to voltage.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 6
6 Ignition Off
Using the schematic as a guide, inspect the Wiring and Connectors.
Were any problems found?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Go To 7
7 Ignition Off
Disconnect the Upstream O2 Sensor.
Note: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Inspect connectors.
Is any Terminal damaged, pushed out or miswired?All
Ye s®Repair as necessary.
Perform Powertrain Verification Test VER-5A.
No®Test Complete.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn Ignition On (Engine Off).
During the following voltage drop measurement, wiggle wires between O2S Connec-
tor and PCM Connector.
Using a voltmeter, backprobe O2S (Signal) Circuit between O2S Connector (O2S
Signal) and PCM Connector (O2S Signal).
While wiggling wires, is the voltage drop reading below 0.10 VDC?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair poor connection (high resistance) on O2S Signal Circuit.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
4 At this time the 1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE does not exist or is an intermittent
problem.
With the DRB, read the FREEZE FRAME DATA.
With this screen, attempt to duplicate the condition that has set this fault.
While using FREEZE FRAME pay particular attention to the fault setting condi-
tions, such as speed, temp, load, and map vacuum.
Does the 1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE reoccur?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®The 1/1 O2S SLOW RESPONSE no longer exists.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
5 The following are possible causes for O2 Sensor Slow Response: exhaust leak, fuel
contamination, O2 sensor failure, electrical wiring connectors, electrical mechanical,
and O2 heater failure.
Start the Engine.
NOTE: Check the exhaust for excessive smoke caused by oil or coolant
consumption.
Is there an oil or coolant consumption condition present?All
Ye s®Repair engine mechanical as necessary and replace O2 Sensor.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
No®Go To 6
6 The following are possible causes for O2 Sensor Slow Response: exhaust leak, fuel
contamination, O2 sensor failure, electrical wiring connectors, electrical mechanical,
and O2 heater failure.
Start the Engine.
Check the Exhaust System for leaks between the Engine and the catalyst.
Are there any leaks?All
Ye s®Repair or replace leaking Exhaust System as necessary.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
No®Go To 7
7 The following are possible causes for O2 Sensor Slow Response: exhaust leak, fuel
contamination, O2 sensor failure, electrical wiring connectors, electrical mechanical,
and O2 heater failure.
Turn Ignition On (Engine Off).
Using a voltmeter, backprobe O2S (Signal) Circuit between O2S Connector (O2S
Signal) and PCM Connector (O2S Signal).
Is the voltage drop reading below 0.10 VDC?All
Ye s®Go To 8
No®Repair poor connection (high resistance) on O2S Signal Circuit.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
8 The following are possible causes for O2 Sensor Slow Response: exhaust leak, fuel
contamination, O2 sensor failure, electrical wiring connectors, electrical mechanical,
and O2 heater failure.
Turn Ignition On (Engine Off).
Using a voltmeter, backprobe O2S (Sensor Ground) Circuit between O2S Connector
(Sensor Ground) and PCM Connector (Sensor Ground).
Is the voltage drop reading below 0.10 VDC?All
Ye s®Replace the O2 Sensor.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
No®Repair poor connection (high resistance) on O2 Sensor Ground
Circuit.
Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-5A3.
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