Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) TP SENSOR VOLTAGE ABOVE 4.5 VOLTS
NOTE: Make sure the throttle is fully closed and free from binding or carbon build up.

Start the engine.

With a scan tool, read the TP Sensor voltage.

Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?

Yes
1. Go To step 2).
No
1. Go To step 8).
2) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Fig 1: Checking Throttle Position Sensor
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the TP Sensor harness connector.

Connect a jumper wire between the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit and the (K900) Sensor ground circuit in the Sensor harness connector.

With a scan tool, monitor the TP Sensor voltage.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Is the voltage below 0.5 of a volt with the jumper wire installed?

Yes
1. Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 3).
  NOTE: Remove the jumper wire before continuing.
3) (K22) TP SENSOR NO.1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Throttle Position Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the C2 PCM harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage on the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.

Is the voltage above 0 volts?

Yes
1. Repair the short to battery voltage in the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 4).
4) (K22) TP SENSOR NO.1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Throttle Position Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Turn the ignition off.

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.

Measure the resistance of the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit from the TP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To step 5).
No
1. Repair the open in the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
5) (K22) TP SENSOR NO.1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 4: Checking Throttle Position Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit & 5-Volt Supply Circuit
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Measure the resistance between the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the TP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the short between the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit and the (K22) TP Sensor No.1 Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To step 6).
6) (K900) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 5: Checking Throttle Position Sensor Ground Circuit
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Measure the resistance of the (K900) Sensor ground circuit from the TP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To step 7).
No
1. Repair the open in the (K900) Sensor ground circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
7) PCM
NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
8) THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SWEEP
With a scan tool, monitor the Throttle Position Sensor voltage.

Slowly open the throttle from the idle position to the wide open throttle position.

Does voltage start at approximately 0.8 of a volt and go above 3.5 volts with a smooth transition?

Yes
1. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace the Throttle Position Sensor.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .