DTC P0123: - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High
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DTC P0123: - THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH
| For Vehicles With an Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve | |||
| Description: | The throttle position (TP) sensor circuit is monitored by the powertrain control module (PCM) for a high TP rotation angle (or voltage) input through the comprehensive component monitor (CCM). The test fails if the TP rotation angle (or voltage) changes above the maximum calibrated limit. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | A TP PID reading greater than 93% (4.65 volts) in ignition ON, engine OFF or ignition ON, engine running indicates a concern is present. | ||
| For All others | |||
| 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 high voltage. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Drive the vehicle, bring it to a stop, and turn the ignition to the OFF position. Start the engine and carry out the key on engine running (KOER) self-test at idle. Access the KOER DTCs on the scan tool. The TP1 signal is normally at a high voltage at closed throttle, and a lower voltage at wide open throttle (WOT) (opposite of TP2). A TP1 PID reading greater than 4.75 volts 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 |
| Ranger | GO to Pinpoint Test DH . | ||
| All others | GO to Pinpoint Test DV . | ||