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. TPS1&2 are sharing the same source voltage and ground.The throttle valve opening is control by throttle motor which is controlled by Engine Control Module(ECM).The opposite position indicator shows inverted signal characteristics.TPS1 output voltage increases smoothly in proportion with the throttle valve opening angle after starting. TPS2 output voltage decreases in inverse proportion with the throttle valve opening angle after starting. TPS 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.
Checking output signals from TPS 1 and 2 under detecting condition, if output signals difference between TPS1 and TPS2 are detected more than 4.5% for the specified number of times., PCM sets P2135. And then MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | ||||||
DTC Strategy | ● Determines if TPS#1 disagrees with TPS#2 | ● Poor connection ● Open or short in TPS circuit ● Faulty TPS ● Faulty PCM | ||||||
Enable condition | ● Ignition "ON" | |||||||
Threshold value | ● Difference between average values of TPS1 and TPS2 > 4.5% | |||||||
Diagnosis time | ● Continuous | |||||||
MIL ON condition | ● 1 driving cycles |
Throttle opening ( ° ) | Output voltage(V) [Vref=5.0V] | |
TPS1 | TPS2 | |
0° | 0.0V | 5.0V |
10° | 0.5V | 4.5V |
20° | 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 |
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 "Terminal and connector 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.
Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Go to "Power Circuit Inspection " procedure.
IG "OFF".
Disconnect TPS connector.
IG "ON" & ENG "OFF".
Measure voltage between terminal 4 of TPS harness connector and chassis ground.
Measure voltage between terminal 7 of TPS harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. 5V
Is the measured voltage within specification ?
▶ Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
IG "OFF".
Disconnect TPS & PCM connector.
Measure resistance between terminal 2 and 3 of TPS harness connector.
Specification : Infinite
Is the measured resistance within specification ?
▶ Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Check TPS
Ignition "ON" & ENG "OFF".
Monitor signal waveform of TPS by stepping on and off the accellerator padel on scantool
Throttle opening ( ° ) | Output voltage(V) [Vref=5.0V] | |
TPS1 | TPS2 | |
0° | 0.0V | 5.0V |
10° | 0.5V | 4.5V |
20° | 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 |
Is the measured signal waveform O.K ?
▶ 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
▶ Substitute with a known-good TPS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,replace TPS and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
(After replacing ETC, do initialization of ETC as follows)
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.
Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode
Press F4(DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
Read "DTC Status" parameter
Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
▶ System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC.
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.