SFI SYSTEM(w/ EGR System), Diagnostic DTC:P2121
| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P2121 | Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance |
DESCRIPTION
DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
Warning Indicate |
Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P2121 |
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance |
Either of following conditions 1 or 2 met for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic)
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Comes on |
DTC stored |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The accelerator pedal position sensor is mounted on the accelerator pedal bracket. The accelerator pedal position sensor has 2 sensor elements and 2 signal outputs: VPA and VPA2. VPA is used to detect the actual accelerator pedal angle (used for engine control) and VPA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VPA.
When the difference between the output voltages of VPA and VPA2 deviates from the standard, the ECM determines that the accelerator pedal position sensor is malfunctioning. The ECM turns on the MIL and stores the DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Required Sensors/Components (Main) |
Accelerator pedal position sensor assembly |
Frequency of Operation |
Continuous |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.
Clear DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the tester on [A].
Wait for 5 seconds after turning the engine switch on (IG).
Operate the accelerator pedal in accordance with the following procedure [B].
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Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Gas Throttle / Accel Sens. No.1 Volt %, and Accel Sens. No.2 Volt %.
Slowly depress the accelerator pedal until Accel Sens. No.1 Volt % is approximately 30% and Accel Sens. No.2 Volt % is approximately 46%, then slowly release the accelerator pedal.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC [C].
Read the pending DTCs.
Tip:If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P2121.
Check the DTC judgment result.
Tester Display
Description
NORMAL
DTC judgment completed
System normal
ABNORMAL
DTC judgment completed
System abnormal
INCOMPLETE
DTC judgment not completed
Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
N/A
Unable to perform DTC judgment
Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
Tip:If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [B] through [C] again.
If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs.
Tip:If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
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 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 engine switch is turned off, the fail-safe operation stops and the system returns to normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P2120.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
This DTC relates to the accelerator pedal position sensor.
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
CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2121)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
Result
Result
Proceed to
P2121 is output
A
P2121 and other DTCs are output
B
Tip:If any DTCs other than P2121 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)
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*a
Depressed
*b
Released
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
Tester Display
Accel Sensor Out No.1
Accel Sensor Out No.2
Read the value displayed on the tester.
Standard Voltage
Accelerator Pedal Operation
Accel Sensor Out No. 1
Accel Sensor Out No. 2
Difference between Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2
Released
0.5 to 1.1 V
1.2 to 2.0 V
More than 0.02 V
Depressed
2.6 to 4.5 V
3.4 to 4.7 V
Result
Result
OK
NG
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REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Replace the accelerator pedal position sensor assembly.
Result
Result
NEXT
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2121)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Clear DTCs
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Read DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes
Result
Result
Proceed to
P2121 is output
A
No DTC is output
B
B END