The Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) system is made of the components throttle body, Throttle Position Sensor(TPS)1&2 and Accelerator Position Sensor(APS) 1&2. The throttle body contains the actuator, the throttle plate and the throttle position sensor (potentiometer), which are integrated in one housing. The actuator consists of a DC motor with a two-stage gear. The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor which is mounted on the throttle body. And it provides feedback to the ECM to control the throttle motor in order to control the throttle valve opening angle properly in response to the driving condition.
Comparing real intake air flow and the intake air flow calculated by ETS, under detecting condition, if the difference of air flow more than threshold is detected for more than 3.9 sec., PCM sets P2173 and then MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | |
DTC Strategy | ● The engine airflow measurements not based on throttle position are compared with throttle position based estimated airflow. | ● Air Leakage between TPS and MAFS ● Faulty throttle body ● Faulty PCM | |
Enable Conditions | ● Engine running ● Throttle Actuation Mode is not OFF ● MAP Sensor is not failed ● MAF Sensor is not failed ● IAT sensor is not failed | ||
Threshold | Case 1 | ● Speed-Density Airflow - ETC estimated airflow 〉 9 g/s | |
Case 2 | ● MAF reading - ETC estimated airflow 〉 7g/s | ||
Diagnosis Time | ● Contineous (More than 3.9sec. Failure for every 15.6sec. Test) | ||
MIL On Condition | ● 1 Driving Cycle |
Air flow (kg/h) | Frequency (Hz) |
0 kg/h | 720 ~ 880 Hz |
12.6 kg/h | 2,595 Hz |
18.0 kg/h | 2,930 Hz |
23.4 kg/h | 3,208 Hz |
32.4 kg/h | 3,609 Hz |
43.2 kg/h | 3,975 Hz |
57.6 kg/h | 4,361 Hz |
72.0 kg/h | 4,683 Hz |
108.0 kg/h | 5,362 Hz |
144.0 kg/h | 5,885 Hz |
198.0 kg/h | 6,527 Hz |
270.0 kg/h | 7,219 Hz |
360.0 kg/h | 7,945 Hz |
486.0 kg/h | 8,736 Hz |
666.0 kg/h | 9,660 Hz |
900.0 kg/h | 10,613 Hz |
Throttle opening (°) | Output voltage(V) [Vref=5.0V] | |
TPS1 | TPS2 | |
0° | 0.0V | 5.0V |
10° | 0.5V | 4.5V |
V20° | 0.9V | 4.1V |
30° | 1.4V | 3.6V |
40° | 1.8V | 3.2V |
50° | 2.3V | 2.7V |
60° | 2.7V | 2.3V |
70° | 3.2V | 1.8V |
80° | 3.6V | 1.4V |
90° | 4.1V | 0.9V |
100° | 4.5V | 0.5V |
110° | 5.0V | 0.0V |
Pressure(kPa)(kPa) | Output voltage(V) |
20.0kPa | 0.79V |
35kPa | 1.382V |
46.66kPa | 1.84V |
60kPa | 2.369V |
90kPa | 3.75V |
101.32kPa | 4.00V |
Check DTC Status
Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
IG "ON".
Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode, and then Press F4(DTAL) to check DTC's information from the DTCs menu
Read "DTC Status" parameter.
Is parameter displayed "Present fault"?
▶ Go to "System inspection" procedure.
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor’s and/or PCM’s connector or was repaired and PCM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Visual Inspection
Check the air hose between MAFS and throttle body is torn or installation.
Check deforamtion, crack or installation of throttle valve(body)
Has a problem been found ?
▶ Substitute with a known-good Air hose or throttle body and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected,replace air hose or throttle body and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Substitute with a known-good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,replace PCM and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
There is a memory reset function on scantool that can erase optional parts automaticallydetected and memorized by PCM.
Before or after testing PCM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the PCM on the others
Erase the trouble codes on PCM
Turn the ignition key off and keep this condition until the main relay is turned off.(It will takes 10sec.)
Turn ignition key on more than 1second to record the throttle motor position on the EEPROM
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
Monitor and record the Freeze Frame Data for the Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) which has been diagnosed.
Using a Scantool, Clear the DTCs
Operate the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
Monitor that all rediness test have been verified as " Complete "
Are any DTCs present ?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshoooting procedure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this time.