SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P2121

DTC Code DTC Name
P2121 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance

DESCRIPTION

Tech Tips

Refer to DTC P2120 Click here.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2121 The difference between VPA and VPA2 is below 0.4 V, or higher than 1.2 V for 0.5 seconds (1-trip detection logic).

  • Accelerator pedal assembly

  • ECM

FAIL-SAFE

The accelerator pedal position sensor has two (main and sub) sensor circuits. If a malfunction occurs in either of the sensor circuits, the ECM detects the abnormal signal voltage difference between the two sensor circuits and switches to limp mode. In limp mode, the functioning circuit is used to calculate the accelerator pedal position to allow the vehicle to continue driving. If both circuits malfunction, the ECM regards the position of the accelerator pedal as being fully released. In this case, the throttle valve remains closed as if the engine is idling. If a pass condition is detected and then the ignition switch is turned off, the fail-safe operation stops and the system returns to a normal condition.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P2120 Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2121)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2121 is output A
      DTC P2121 and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P2121 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ACCEL SENSOR OUT NO.1 AND ACCEL SENSOR OUT NO.2)


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      Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Accel Sensor Out No.1 and Accel Sensor Out No.2.

    5. Read the values displayed on the tester.

      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 5.0 V

    NG

    REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

  3. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the accelerator pedal assembly Click here.


    NEXT

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2121)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    5. Start the engine.

    6. Allow the engine to idle for 15 seconds.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    8. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2121 is output A
      DTC is not output B

    B

    END

    A

    REPLACE ECM Click here