SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P212012, P212014, P21201C, P21201F, P212099, P212512, P212514, P21251F, P21382B
| DTC Code | DTC Name |
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| P212012 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Short to Battery |
| P212014 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Short to Ground or Open |
| P21201C | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Voltage Out of Range |
| P21201F | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Intermittent |
| P212099 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Exceeded Learning Limit |
| P212512 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Short to Battery |
| P212514 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Short to Ground or Open |
| P21251F | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Intermittent |
| P21382B | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D"/"E" Voltage Correlation Signal Cross Coupled |
DESCRIPTION
Tech Tips
These DTCs relate to the accelerator pedal position sensor.
The accelerator pedal position sensor is built into the accelerator pedal sensor assembly and has 2 sensor circuits: VPA (main) and VPA2 (sub). This sensor is a non-contact type sensor 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. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory | Note |
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| P212012 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Short to Battery | VPA is 4.8 V or higher for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2123 |
| P212014 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Short to Ground or Open | VPA is 0.4 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when the accelerator pedal is depressed (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2122 |
| P21201C | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Voltage Out of Range | Difference between VPA and VPA2 is greater than or equal to the specified value for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2121 |
| P21201F | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Circuit Intermittent | VPA fluctuates rapidly beyond the upper and lower malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2120 |
| P212099 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D" Exceeded Learning Limit | Difference between VPA and VPA2 is less than 0.4 V, or higher than 1.2 V (learned value of accelerator off position) (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2121 |
| P212512 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Short to Battery | Both of the following conditions are met for 2 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. |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2128 |
| P212514 | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Short to Ground or Open | VPA2 is 1.2 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when the accelerator pedal is depressed (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2127 |
| P21251F | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit Intermittent | VPA2 fluctuates rapidly beyond the upper and lower malfunction thresholds for 0.5 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2125 |
| P21382B | Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "D"/"E" Voltage Correlation Signal Cross Coupled | Difference between VPA and VPA2 is 0.02 V or less for 2 seconds or more (1 trip detection logic). |
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Comes on | DTC stored | SAE Code: P2138 |
Tech Tips
When any of these DTCs are output, check the accelerator pedal position sensor voltage using the GTS. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage and Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage.
| Trouble Area | Accelerator Pedal Fully Released | Accelerator Pedal Fully Depressed | ||
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| Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage | Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage | Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage | Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage | |
| Open in VC circuit | 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 |
| Open in EPA circuit | 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 either output voltage of VPA or VPA2 deviates from the standard range, or the difference between the output voltages of the 2 sensor circuits exceeds the upper or lower 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 is 0.4 V or less for 0.5 seconds or more when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, DTC P212014 is stored.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Required Sensors/Components | Accelerator pedal sensor assembly |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- P212012, P212014, P21201F, P212512, P212514, P21251F and P21382B
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Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the GTS on.
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Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
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Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG) [A].
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Turn the GTS on.
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Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal [B].
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Check that 5 seconds or more have elapsed since the engine switch on (IG).
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
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Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
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If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
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If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
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Input the DTC: P212012, P212014, P21201F, P212512, P212514, P21251F or P21382B.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
GTS Display Description NORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System normal
ABNORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System abnormal
INCOMPLETE
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DTC judgment not completed
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Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
Tech Tips
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If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
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If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
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If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [C] again.
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- P21201C and P212099
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Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the GTS on.
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Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
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Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG) [A].
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Turn the GTS on.
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Wait for 5 seconds after turning the engine switch on (IG).
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Operate the accelerator pedal in accordance with the following procedure [B].
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage % and Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage %.
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Slowly depress the accelerator pedal until Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage % is approximately 30% and Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage % is approximately 46%, then slowly release the accelerator pedal.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].
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Read the pending DTCs.
Tech Tips
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If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
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If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
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Input the DTC: P21201C or P212099.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
GTS Display Description NORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System normal
ABNORMAL
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DTC judgment completed
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System abnormal
INCOMPLETE
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DTC judgment not completed
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Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
Tech Tips
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If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
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If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.
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If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [C] again.
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FAIL-SAFE
When these DTCs are 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.
Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the engine switch is turned off.
WIRING DIAGRAM
| *a | Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly) |
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. 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
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READ VALUE USING GTS (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE)
*a Fully Depressed *b Fully Released
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Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Turn the GTS on.
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage and Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage.
Powertrain > Engine > Data ListTester Display Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage -
Read the value displayed on the GTS.
Standard Voltage Accelerator Pedal Operation Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage Difference between Accelerator Position Sensor No.1 Voltage and Accelerator Position Sensor No.2 Voltage Fully Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V Higher than 0.02 V Fully Depressed 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 4.75 V Result Proceed to OK NG
OK 
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here
NG 
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY)
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly)
Tech Tips
Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.
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Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.
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Turn the engine switch on (IG).
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Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A20-4 (VCPA) - A20-5 (EPA) Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V A20-1 (VCP2) - A20-2 (EPA2) Engine switch on (IG) 4.5 to 5.5 V Result Proceed to OK NG
NG 
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ECM) Click here
OK
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RESISTANCE OF ECM)
*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Accelerator Pedal Sensor Assembly)
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Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A20-6 (VPA) - A20-5 (EPA) Engine switch off 37.05 to 40.95 kΩ A20-3 (VPA2) - A20-2 (EPA2) Engine switch off 37.05 to 40.95 kΩ Result Proceed to OK NG
OK
REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY Click here
NG
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ECM)
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Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.
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Disconnect the ECM connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A20-6 (VPA) - A78-47 (VPA) Always Below 1 Ω A20-5 (EPA) - A78-48 (EPA) Always Below 1 Ω A20-3 (VPA2) - A78-50 (VPA2) Always Below 1 Ω A20-2 (EPA2) - A78-51 (EPA2) Always Below 1 Ω A20-6 (VPA) or A78-47 (VPA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-5 (EPA) or A78-48 (EPA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-3 (VPA2) or A78-50 (VPA2) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-2 (EPA2) or A78-51 (EPA2) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result Proceed to OK NG
OK
REPLACE ECM Click here
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ECM)
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Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor assembly connector.
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Disconnect the ECM connector.
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Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A20-4 (VCPA) - A78-49 (VCPA) Always Below 1 Ω A20-5 (EPA) - A78-48 (EPA) Always Below 1 Ω A20-1 (VCP2) - A78-52 (VCP2) Always Below 1 Ω A20-2 (EPA2) - A78-51 (EPA2) Always Below 1 Ω A20-4 (VCPA) or A78-49 (VCPA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-5 (EPA) or A78-48 (EPA) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-1 (VCP2) or A78-52 (VCP2) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher A20-2 (EPA2) or A78-51 (EPA2) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher Result Proceed to OK NG
OK
REPLACE ECM Click here
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
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