The Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) system consists of the throttle body, Throttle Position Sensor(TPS)1&2 and Accelerator Position Sensor(APS) 1&2. The ECM controls the throttle motor to open and close the throttle valve. The 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 driver's demands. The APS is mounted on the accelerator pedal assembly to to send the driver's demand to the ECM. It has 2 sensors to detect the accelerator position. The ECM uses the signals from APS1&2, and controls the throttle motor based on these signals.
Checking output signals from APS 1 under detecting condition, if output signals are below the threshold, ECM sets P2122.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy |
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This code detects a continuous short to ground or open in either the circuit or the sensor (0-100%) |
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Poor connection
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Open or short to ground in power circuit
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Open or short to ground in signal circuit
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Faulty APS
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Faulty ECM |
Enable Conditions |
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Ignition "ON" | |
Threshold value |
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APS1 < 0.125V | |
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous | |
MIL On Condition |
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1 Driving Cycle |
Pedal Position | Output Voltage(V) [Vref = 5.0V] | |
APS1 | APS2 | |
C.T | 0.7 ~ 0.8V | 0.29 ~ 0.46V |
W.O.T | 3.85 ~ 4.35V | 1.93 ~ 2.18V |
Fig.1) Normal waveform of APS1 & APS2 with no acceleration
Fig.2) Normal waveform of APS1 & APS2 with acceleration
Fig.3) Normal data of APS1 & APS2 at ig on.
Fig.4) Abormal data of APS1 & APS2 when APS1 & APS2 circuit open
Signal waveform of APS 1 & 2 shows that APS 2 increases voltage just half of APS 1 voltage increase when accelerating.
