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P0122 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low

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P0122 - THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  The electronic throttle control (ETC) throttle position (TP) sensor 1 circuit was flagged as a concern by the powertrain control module (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
Diagnostic Aids:  This concern exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP1 PID reading less than 0.25 volt in ignition ON, engine OFF or ignition ON, engine running indicates a concern is present.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DV .