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Diagnostic Test

  1. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR BELOW 0.2 OF A VOLT 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool, read the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.

      Is the voltage below 0.2 of a volt?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  2

      No 

      • Go To step  10
  2. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117179Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Measure the voltage of the (F855) 5 volt Supply circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the voltage between 4.5 to 5.2 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  3

      No 

      • Go To step  7
  3. TP SENSOR INTERNAL FAILURE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.
    3. With the scan tool, monitor the TP Sensor voltage.
    4. Ignition on, engine not running.

      Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To step  4
  4. (K22) TP SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking TP Signal Circuit
    GC0117180Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (K22) TP Signal circuit at the TP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To step  5
  5. (K22) TP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking TP Signal Circuit
    GC0117181Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between the (K22) TP Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor ground circuit in the TP harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To step  6
  6. PCM (K22) TP SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

    If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

    Repair 

  7. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 4: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117182Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (F855) 5 volt Supply circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go To step  8
  8. (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 5: Checking 5-Volt Supply Circuit
    GC0117183Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM harness connector.
      CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install miller special tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (F855) 5 volt Supply circuit from the TP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  9

      No 

  9. PCM (F855) 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

    If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

    Repair 

  10. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SWEEP 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, monitor the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.
    3. Slowly open the throttle from the idle position to the wide open throttle position.

      Does voltage start at approximately 0.7 of a volt and go above 3.5 volts with a smooth transition?

      Yes 

      No