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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
    2. NOTE: If DTCs P1220 or P1518 is also set, see DTC P1220: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 2 - VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE  or DTC P1518: TAC MODULE SERIAL DATA FAULT  . Diagnose the applicable DTC first.
  2. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the APP sensor 2 voltage parameter. Does the scan tool indicate APP sensor 2 voltage 3.90-4.81 V? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  6.
  3. Fully depress the accelerator pedal to the Wide Open Throttle (WOT) position. Does the scan tool indicate APP sensor 2 voltage is 0.83-2.9 V? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  6.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition for 15 seconds. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe DTC info. Lightly touch and move the related engine wiring harnesses and connectors for the APP sensor while observing the DTC status. If the scan tool indicates this DTC failed this ignition during the above test, repair the intermittent condition as necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  5. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT and then slowly return the pedal to closed throttle while observing the DTC status. Did the scan tool indicate this DTC failed this ignition cycle during the above test? If yes, go to step  21. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
  6. Disconnect the APP sensor harness connector. Test the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for voltage. Is APP sensor 2 signal voltage 3.94-6.06 V? If yes, go to step  11. If no, go to next step.
  7. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the TAC module harness connector containing the APP sensor circuits. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Test the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for a short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  8. Check the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  9. Check the APP sensor 2 signal circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  10. Check for a short between the APP sensor 2 signal circuit and all other TAC module circuits. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to step  23.
  11. Check the APP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for voltage. Is voltage 3.94-6.06 V? If yes, go to step  16. If no, go to next step.
  12. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the TAC module harness connector containing the APP sensor circuits. Turn ignition ON, with engine OFF. Test the APP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  13. Check the APP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  14. Check the APP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  15. Check for a short between the APP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit and all other TAC module circuits. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to step  23.
  16. Measure resistance between the APP sensor 2 low-reference circuit and the APP sensor 1 low-reference circuit. Is resistance 0-5 ohms? If yes, go to step  18. If no, go to next step.
  17. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the TAC module harness connector containing the APP sensor circuits. Test the APP sensor 2 low-reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to step  23.
  18. Connect a fused jumper between the APP sensor 2 signal circuit and the APP sensor 2 low-reference circuit at the APP sensor harness connector. With a scan tool, observe the APP sensor 2 voltage parameter. Does the scan tool indicate APP sensor 2 voltage at 0 V? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  23.
  19. With a scan tool, observe the APP sensor 1, APP sensor 3 and TP sensor 2 voltage parameters. Connect a fused jumper between the APP sensor 2 signal circuit and the APP sensor 2 low-reference circuit at the APP sensor harness connector. Did the scan tool indicate a change in voltage in any of the parameters observed during the above test? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  21.
  20. Turn ignition OFF. Disconnect the TAC module harness connectors. Check for a short between the APP sensor 2 signal circuit and all other TAC module circuits. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to step  23.
  21. Test for an intermittent and/or poor connections at the APP sensor. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  22. Replace APP sensor assembly. See ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR under SENSORS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to step  25.
  23. Test for an intermittent and/or poor connections at the TAC module. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  25. If no, go to next step.
  24. Replace TAC module. See THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE under COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CORVETTE article. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step. Did you complete the replacement? If yes, go to next step.
  25. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running DTC. Does the DTC run and pass? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  2.
  26. Observe the stored information, Capture Info with a scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay.
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