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DTC P2131: Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor Circuit 3 Range/Performance

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P2131 - ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR CIRCUIT 3 RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  The APP sensor 3 has flagged a fault by the powertrain control module (PCM), indicating the signal is not within the normal self-test operating range.
Possible Causes: 
  • APP sensor assembly is binding
  • Damaged APP sensor
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  An APP3 sensor PID reading may indicate a fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to DK: Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor STEP DK1.