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DTC P2127

DTC P2127  : APP Sensor B (TP Sensor E) Circuit Low Voltage

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2127 APP Sensor B (TP Sensor E) Circuit Low Voltage      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    APP SENSOR B Less than 0.2 V    

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the APP sensor and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Determine possible failure area (VCC4 line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    APP sensor 6P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit VCC4, SG4
    Test point 1 APP sensor 6P connector No. 1 (LT BLU)
    Test point 2 APP sensor 6P connector No. 2 (BLK)
    GHH319553Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5.0 V?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  3. Shorted wire check (AP2 line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit AP2
    Test point 1 APP sensor 6P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319554Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the AP2 wire between the PCM (A46) and the APP sensor.

    NO 

    The AP2 wire is not shorted. Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (AP2 line)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A APP sensor 6P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    Terminal B Body ground
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    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
      APP sensor 6P connector No. 3: jumped to body ground
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit AP2
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 46 (PNK)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319556Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The AP2 wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the AP2 wire between the PCM (A46) and the APP sensor.

  5. PCM internal circuit check

    -1. Reconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)

    - 2. Remove the jumper wire from the APP sensor 6P connector.

    - 3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A APP sensor 6P connector No. 1 (LT BLU)
    Terminal B APP sensor 6P connector No. 3 (PNK)
    GHH319557Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 5. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Threshold Current conditions
    Values Unit Values Unit
    APP SENSOR B Less than 0.2 V    

    Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

    YES 

    Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2016), or PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015) .

    NO 

    Replace the APP sensor .

  6. Open wire check (VCC4 line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector A (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)

    - 4. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A APP sensor 6P connector No. 1 (LT BLU)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH319558Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 5. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      APP sensor 6P connector: disconnected
      APP sensor 6P connector No. 1: jumped to body ground
      PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit VCC4
    Test point 1 PCM connector A (51P) No. 42 (LT BLU)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319559Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VCC4 wire is OK. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015), or PCM Removal and Installation (2016) .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VCC4 wire between the PCM (A42) and the APP sensor.