P0124

P0124-TPS/APP INTERMITTENT

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to: Electrical Diagrams

When Monitored
Continuously with the ignition on and engine running.

Set Condition
This DTC will set if the monitored TPS throttle angle between the angles of 60 and 1200 and the degree change is greater than 50 within a period of less than 7.0 ms.

Possible Causes
- RELATED TPS ENGINE DTCS PRESENT
- THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Theory of Operation
The powertrain controller receives the throttle position signal from the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). The controller provides the TPS with a 5 volt pull up and a sensor ground. The signal is checked for being out of range as well as for intermittent operation (excessive signal changes). The engine controller transmits the throttle value onto the Bus. Most engine controllers will calculate the throttle value if the throttle signal is lost. If an error is detected by the transmission controller and the throttle value is available on the Bus, the Bus value will be used, normal operation will continue, and a TPS code will be set. If an error is detected and the throttle value is not available on the Bus, normal operation will be discontinued, a TPS DTC will be set, and the MIL will be turned on after 5 minutes of calculated operation.

Diagnostic Test
1. DETERMINING IF RELATED ENGINE TPS DTCS ARE PRESENT
With the scan tool, check Engine DTCs, including pending DTCs and one trip failures.

Are there any Engine TPS DTCs present?
Yes >> Refer to the Driveability category and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - Ver 1. Verification Tests.
No >> Go To 2
2. CHECK TO SEE IF DTC IS CURRENT
With the scan tool, record the EATX DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set. With the scan tool, erase Transmission DTCs.

NOTE: To erase EATX EVENT DATA information, a BATTERY DISCONNECT must be performed. Performing a BATTERY DISCONNECT will reset all learned Transmission values to controller defaults which may lead to erratic shift schedules.

Drive the vehicle and try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC was reported by the EATX EVENT DATA. With the scan tool, read Transmission DTCs.

Does this DTC reset?
Yes >> Go To 3
No >> Go To 5
3. CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR OPERATION
Ignition On, Engine Not Running.
With the scan tool, under Transmission Sensors, monitor the TPS voltage in the following step.
Slowly open and close the throttle while checking for erratic voltage changes.

Did the TPS voltage change smooth and consistent?
Yes >> Go To 4
No >> Replace the Throttle Position Sensor per the Service Information.
Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - Ver 1. Verification Tests.
4. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE

NOTE: Due to the integration of the Powertrain and Transmission Control Modules, communication between the modules is internal.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as necessary Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
Check for any Service Bulletins for any possible causes that may apply.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.

Repair
Replace the Powertrain Control Module per the Service Information. With the scan tool perform QUICK LEARN, then program the Pinion Factor in the Front Control Module.
Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - Ver 1. Verification Tests.
5. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Pay particular attention to the TPS signal and sensor ground circuits.
With the scan tool, check the EATX DTC EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

Were there any problems found?
Yes >> Repair as necessary.
Perform 42RLE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - Ver 1. Verification Tests.
No >> Test Complete.