SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128, P2138

DTC Code	DTC Name
P2120	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit
P2122	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Low Input
P2123	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit High Input
P2125	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit
P2127	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit Low Input
P2128	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "E" Circuit High Input
P2138	Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" / "E" Voltage Correlation

DESCRIPTION

Tech Tips

This ETCS (Electronic Throttle Control System) does not use a throttle cable.

The accelerator pedal position sensor is mounted on 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 0.5 V and 4.75 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 accelerator pedal position 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 No.	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area
P2120	VPA fluctuates rapidly beyond the upper and lower malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Accelerator pedal position sensor ECM
P2122	VPA is 0.4 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when the accelerator pedal is fully released (1 trip detection logic).	Accelerator pedal position sensor Open in VCPA circuit Open or ground short in VPA circuit ECM
P2123	VPA is 4.8 V or higher for 2.0 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Accelerator pedal position sensor Open in EPA circuit ECM
P2125	VPA2 fluctuates rapidly beyond the upper and lower malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic).	Accelerator pedal position sensor ECM
P2127	VPA2 is 1.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when the accelerator pedal is fully released (1 trip detection logic).	Accelerator pedal position sensor Open in VCP2 circuit Open or ground short in VPA2 circuit ECM
P2128	Conditions (a) and (b) are met for 2.0 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic): (a) VPA2 is 4.8 V or higher. (b) VPA is between 0.4 V and 3.45 V.	Accelerator pedal position sensor Open in EPA2 circuit ECM
P2138	Condition (a) or (b) is met for 2.0 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic): (a) The 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 Accelerator pedal position sensor ECM

Tech Tips

When any of these DTCs are output, check the accelerator pedal position sensor voltage by entering the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Ptrl Throttle / Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2

Trouble Area	Accel Sensor Out No. 1 When Accelerator Pedal Released	Accel Sensor Out No. 2 When Accelerator Pedal Released	Accel Sensor Out No. 1 When Accelerator Pedal Depressed	Accel Sensor Out No. 2 When Accelerator Pedal 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 4.75 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 4.98 V	4.5 to 4.98 V	4.5 to 4.98 V	4.5 to 4.98 V
Normal condition	0.5 to 1.1 V	1.2 to 2.0 V	2.6 to 4.5 V	3.4 to 4.75 V

Tech Tips

Accelerator pedal positions are expressed as voltages.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

When the output voltage of either VPA or VPA2 deviates from the standard range, or the difference between the output voltages of the 2 sensor circuits is below the threshold, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction in the accelerator pedal position sensor. The ECM then illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.

Example:

When the output voltage of VPA drops below 0.4 V for more than 0.5 seconds when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, DTC P2122 is stored.

If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, a DTC is stored 2 seconds after the engine is next started.

FAIL-SAFE

When of DTC P2120, P2121, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128 or P2138 is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. If either of the 2 sensor circuits malfunctions, the ECM limits the engine output. 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

The ECM continues operating fail-safe mode until a pass condition is detected, and the engine switch is then turned off.

WIRING DIAGRAM

for Automatic Transmission


*a	Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

for Manual Transmission


*a	Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

These DTCs relate to the accelerator pedal position sensor.
Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

READ VALUE USING GTS (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR)

Text in Illustration
*a	Depressed
*b	Released

Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Ptrl Throttle / Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2.

Read the value displayed on the GTS.

Standard Voltage

Accelerator Pedal Operation	Accel Sensor Out No. 1	Accel Sensor Out No. 2
Released	0.5 to 1.1 V	1.2 to 2.0 V
Depressed	2.6 to 4.5 V	3.4 to 4.75 V

Result
Result	Proceed to
OK	A
NG	B

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS) Click here

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR - ECM)

Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

for Automatic Transmission
Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A19-6 (VPA) - G55-2 (VPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-5 (EPA) - G55-1 (EPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-4 (VCPA) - G56-6 (VCPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-3 (VPA2) - G56-5 (VPA2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-2 (EPA2) - G56-4 (EPA2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-1 (VCP2) - G56-3 (VCP2)	Always	Below 1 Ω

for Manual Transmission
Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A19-6 (VPA) - G56-6 (VPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-5 (EPA) - G56-3 (EPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-4 (VCPA) - G56-4 (VCPA)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-3 (VPA2) - G56-5 (VPA2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-2 (EPA2) - G56-1 (EPA2)	Always	Below 1 Ω
A19-1 (VCP2) - G56-2 (VCP2)	Always	Below 1 Ω

Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

for Automatic Transmission
Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A19-6 (VPA) or G55-2 (VPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-5 (EPA) or G55-1 (EPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-4 (VCPA) or G56-6 (VCPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-3 (VPA2) or G56-5 (VPA2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-2 (EPA2) or G56-4 (EPA2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-1 (VCP2) or G56-3 (VCP2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

for Manual Transmission
Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
A19-6 (VPA) or G56-6 (VPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-5 (EPA) or G56-3 (EPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-4 (VCPA) or G56-4 (VCPA) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-3 (VPA2) or G56-5 (VPA2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-2 (EPA2) or G56-1 (EPA2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher
A19-1 (VCP2) or G56-2 (VCP2) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.
Reconnect the ECM connector.

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

CHECK ECM (VCPA AND VCP2 VOLTAGE)

Text in Illustration
*a	Front view of wire harness connector (to Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly)

Disconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage

Tester Connection	Switch Condition	Specified Condition
A19-4 (VCPA) - A19-5 (EPA)	Engine switch on (IG)	4.5 to 5.5 V
A19-1 (VCP2) - A19-2 (EPA2)	Engine switch on (IG)	4.5 to 5.5 V

Reconnect the accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

REPLACE ECM Click here

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Replace the accelerator pedal sensor assembly Click here.
NEXT

CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS)

Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for 15 seconds.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.

Read the DTCs.

Result
Result	Proceed to
P2120, P2122, P2123, P2125, P2127, P2128 and/or P2138	A
No output	B

REPLACE ECM Click here

SYSTEM OK