DTC P2121: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2121)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P2121 is output A DTC P2121 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P2121 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
B
GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2021 - ]
Result:
A
See step 2
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ACCEL SENSOR OUT)
*a Fully Depressed *b Fully Released - Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Gas Throttle / Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2.
Powertrain > Engine > Data List
Tester Display Accel Sensor Out No. 1 Accel Sensor Out No. 2 - Read the values displayed on the Techstream.
Standard Voltage
Accelerator Pedal Operation Accel Sensor Out No. 1 Accel Sensor Out No. 2 Fully Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V Fully Depressed 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 4.75 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [11/2021 - ]
Result:
NG
See step 3
- REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL(W/SENSOR) ROD ASSEMBLY
- Replace the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 4
- Replace the accelerator pedal sensor assembly.
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2121)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs.
Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2021 - ]
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P2121 is output A DTCs are not output B
Result:
A
REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]
Result:
B
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