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DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) is composed of the throttle actuator, Throttle Position (TP)
sensor, Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor, and ECM. The ECM operates the throttle actuator to
regulate the throttle valve in response to driver inputs. The TP sensor detects the opening angle of the
throttle valve, and provides the ECM with feedback so that the throttle valve can be appropriately
controlled by the ECM.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM determines the actual opening angle of the throttle valve from the TP sensor signal. The actual
opening angle is compared to the target opening angle commanded by the ECM. If the difference
between these two values is outside the standard range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the
ETCS. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, the DTC is set when the accelerator pedal is quickly
released (to close the throttle valve) after the engine speed reaches 5000 rpm by the accelerator pedal
being fully depressed (fully open the throttle valve).
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
DTC P2119Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range /
Performance
DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2119Throttle valve opening angle continues to vary greatly
from target opening angle (1 trip detection logic)•ETCS
•ECM
Related DTCs P2119: ETCS malfunction
Required Sensors / Components (Main) Throttle actuator
Required Sensors / Components (Related) -
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 1 second
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not
presentNone
System guard* ON
*System guard set when the following conditions are
met-
Throttle actuator ON
Throttle actuator duty calculation Executing
TP sensor Fail determined
Throttle actuator current-cut Not executing
Throttle actuator power supply 4 V or more
Throttle actuator Fail determined
Either of following conditions is met Condition A or B
A. Commanded closed TP - current closed TP 0.3 V or more
B. Commanded open TP - current open TP 0.3 V or more
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FAIL-SAFE
When this DTC, as well as other DTCs relating to ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System)
malfunctions, is set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to
the throttle actuator off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 6
throttle angle by the return spring. The
ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition
timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a
minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed slowly, the vehicle can be driven slowly.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned off.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P2102 (See page ES-331).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was
warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of
a malfunction.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(e) Read the DTCs.
Result
HINT:
If any DTCs other than P2119 are output, troubleshoot
those DTCs first.
B
A
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Turn the tester on.
(d) Clear the DTCs (See page ES-39).
(e) Allow the engine to idle for 15 seconds.
CAUTION:
Perform the procedures "A" and "B" below with
great care. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly rolling away.
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2119)
Display (DTC Output) Proceed to
P2119 A
P2119 and other DTCs B
GO TO DTC CHART (See page ES-56)
2CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2119)
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(f) Securely apply the parking brake and move the gear
selector lever to the D position (Procedure "A").
(g) While depressing the brake pedal securely, fully depress
the accelerator pedal for 5 seconds (Procedure "B").
(h) Select the following menu items on the tester:
DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO /
CURRENT CODES.
(i) Read the DTCs.
HINT:
The voltage output of the throttle position sensor can be
checked during procedure "B" using the intelligent tester.
Variations in the voltage output indicate that the throttle
actuator is in operation. To check the voltage output
using the intelligent tester, select the following menu
items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST /
PRIMARY / THROTTLE POS #1.
OK:
No DTC output.
NG
OKREPLACE THROTTLE BODY (See page ES-
493)
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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HINT:
These DTCs relate to the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor.
DESCRIPTION
HINT:
This ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) does not use a throttle cable.
The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor is integrated with the accelerator pedal bracket and has 2
sensor circuits: VPA (main) and VPA2 (sub). This sensor is a non-contact type, and uses Hall-effect
elements, in order to yield accurate signals, even in extreme driving conditions, such as at high speeds as
well as very low speeds. The voltage, which is applied to terminals VPA and VPA2 of the ECM, varies
between 0 V and 5 V in proportion to the operating angle of the accelerator pedal (throttle valve). A signal
from VPA indicates the actual accelerator pedal opening angle (throttle valve opening angle) and is used
for engine control. A signal from VPA2 conveys the status of the VPA circuit and is used to check the APP
sensor itself.
The ECM monitors the actual accelerator pedal opening angle (throttle valve opening angle) through the
signals from VPA and VPA2, and controls the throttle actuator according to these signals.
DTC P2120Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D"
Circuit
DTC P2122Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D"
Circuit Low Input
DTC P2123Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D"
Circuit High Input
DTC P2125Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E"
Circuit
DTC P2127Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E"
Circuit Low Input
DTC P2128Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E"
Circuit High Input
DTC P2138Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" /
"E" Voltage Correlation
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DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2120VPA fluctuates rapidly beyond upper and lower
malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip
detection logic)• Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor
•ECM
P2122VPA is 0.4 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when
accelerator pedal is fully released (1 trip detection logic)• APP sensor
• Open in VCP1 circuit
• Open or ground short in VPA circuit
•ECM
P2123VPA is 4.8 V or more for 2.0 seconds or more (1 trip
detection logic)• APP sensor
• Open in EPA circuit
•ECM
P2125VPA2 fluctuates rapidly beyond upper and lower
malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip
detection logic)• APP sensor
•ECM
P2127VPA2 is 1.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when
accelerator pedal is fully released (1 trip detection logic)• APP sensor
• Open in VCP2 circuit
• Open or ground short in VPA2 circuit
•ECM
P2128Conditions (a) and (b) continue for 2.0 seconds or more
(1 trip detection logic):
(a) VPA2 is 4.8 V or more
(b) VPA is between 0.4 V and 3.45 V• APP sensor
• Open in EPA2 circuit
•ECM
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HINT:
When any of these DTCs are set, check the APP sensor voltage by selecting the following menu items on
the intelligent tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / PRIMARY / ACCEL POS #1 and
ACCEL POS #2.
HINT:
• Accelerator pedal positions are expressed as voltages.
• AP denotes Accelerator Pedal.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
When either of the voltage outputs of VPA or VPA2 deviates from the standard range, or the difference
between the voltage outputs of the 2 sensor circuits is less than the threshold, the ECM determines that
there is a malfunction in the APP sensor. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.
Example:
When the voltage output of VPA drops below 0.4 V for more than 0.5 seconds when the accelerator pedal
is fully depressed, DTC P2122 is set.
If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is set 2 seconds after the engine is next started.
MONITOR STRATEGY
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P2138Condition (a) or (b) continues for 2.0 seconds or more
(1 trip detection logic):
(a) Difference between VPA and VPA2 is 0.02 V or less
(b) VPA is 0.4 V or less and VPA2 is 1.2 V or less• Short between VPA and VPA2 circuits
• APP sensor
•ECM
Trouble AreasACCEL POS #1 When
AP ReleasedACCEL POS #2 When
AP ReleasedACCEL POS #1 When
AP DepressedACCEL POS #2 When
AP Depressed
VCP circuit open 0 to 0.2 V 0 to 0.2 V 0 to 0.2 V 0 to 0.2 V
Open or ground short in VPA circuit 0 to 0.2 V 1.2 to 2.0 V 0 to 0.2 V 3.4 to 5.0 V
Open or ground short in VPA2 circuit 0.5 to 1.1 V 0 to 0.2 V 2.6 to 4.5 V 0 to 0.2 V
EPA circuit open 4.5 to 5.0 V 4.5 to 5.0 V 4.5 to 5.0 V 4.5 to 5.0 V
Normal condition 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 5.0 V
Related DTCsP2120: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor 1 range check (fluctuating)
P2122: APP sensor 1 range check (low voltage)
P2123: APP sensor 1 range check (high voltage)
P2125: APP sensor 2 range check (fluctuating)
P2127: APP sensor 2 range check (low voltage)
P2128: APP sensor 2 range check (high voltage)
P2138: APP sensor range check (correlation)
Required Sensors / Components (Main) APP sensor
Required Sensors / Components (Related) -
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration0.5 seconds: P2120, P2122, P2125 and P2127
2.0 seconds: P2123, P2128 and P2138
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None
The monitor will run whenever these DTCs are not
presentNone
Throttle actuator power ONDTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P2120:
P2122:
P2123:
P2125:
P2127:
P2128:
P2138:
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
FA I L - S A F E
When any of DTCs P2120, P2121, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128 and P2138 are set, the ECM
enters fail-safe mode. If either of the 2 sensor circuits malfunctions, the ECM uses the remaining circuit to
calculate the accelerator pedal position to allow the vehicle to continue driving. If both of the circuits
malfunction, the ECM regards the accelerator pedal as being released. As a result, the throttle valve is
closed and the engine idles.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is turned off.
Either of the following conditions is met Condition A or B
A. VPA voltage when VPA2 is 0.04 V or more 0.4 V or less
B. VPA voltage 4.8 V or more
VPA voltage when VPA2 is 0.04 V or more 0.4 V or less
VPA voltage 4.8 V or more
Either of the following conditions is met Condition A or B
A. VPA2 voltage when VPA is 0.04 V or more 1.2 V or less
B. VPA2 voltage when VPA is 0.4 to 3.45 V 4.8 V or more
VPA2 voltage when VPA is 0.04 V or more 1.2 V or less
VPA2 voltage when VPA is 0.4 to 3.45 V 4.8 V or more
Either of following conditions is met: Condition A or B
Condition A -
Difference between VPA and VPA 2 voltages 0.02 V or less
Condition B -
VPA voltage 0.4 V or less
VPA2 voltage 1.2 V or less
Parameter Standard Value
VPA voltage 0.4 V to 4.8 V
VPA2 voltage 1.2 V to 4.8 V
Difference between VPA and VPA2 voltages More than 0.02 V
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition
information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data
can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was
warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of
a malfunction.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the
tester on.
(c) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DATA LIST / ALL / ACCEL POS #1
and ACCEL POS #2.
(d) Read the values displayed on the tester.
Standard voltage
OK
NG
1READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER (ACCEL POS #1 AND ACCEL POS #2)
G041065E06
FI07052E14Accelerator Pedal
OperationACCEL POS #1 (AP#1) ACCEL POS #2 (AP#2)
Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V
Depressed 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 5.0 V
Go to step 5