P0222: Throttle Position (TP2) Sensor Circuit Low Input

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P0222 - THROTTLE POSITION (TP2) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:	The ETC TP2 sensor was flagged as fault status by the PCM indicating a low voltage, or open circuit.
Possible Causes:	Open ETC TP sensor harness. Short to ground in the ETC TP sensor harness. Damaged TP sensor. SIG RTN circuit open to the TP sensor.
Diagnostic Aids:	The fault exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP2 PID (TP V PID) reading less than 3.42% (0.17 volt) in key ON engine OFF, continuous memory or key ON engine running indicates a hard fault.
Application	Key On Engine Off	Key On Engine Running	Continuous Memory
All	GO to PINPOINT TEST DV: THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY ETC Step 1.