P0122

DTC P0122 APP Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage






Circuit Description

The accelerator pedal position (APP) module provides a voltage signal that changes relative to accelerator pedal position. There are three sensors located within the APP module that are scaled differently.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition switch in the on position.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

^ The voltage is less than 0.25 volts on APP 1.
^ All diagnostic set conditions met for 2 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The service throttle soon lamp will not illuminate when one APP DTC sets. The PCM will only illuminate the service throttle soon lamp when multiple APP DTCs set.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information stores in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if this or any other emission related diagnostic does not report any failures.
^ Use of a scan tool will.clear the DTC codes.

Diagnostic Aids

There are no driveability issues associated with the APP module unless a DTC is present The most likely cause of this DTC are poor connections or the sensor itself. The least likely is a PCM problem. A scan tool reads APP 1 position in volts. It should read about 0.45 to 0.95 volt with the throttle closed and the ignition ON or at idle. Voltage should increase at a steady rate as the throttle is moved toward wide open throttle (WOT). Also, 90% pedal travel is acceptable for correct APP operation. Scan the APP sensor while depressing accelerator pedal with engine stopped and the ignition ON. Display should vary from about 0.74 volt when the throttle is closed to about 3.7 volts when the throttle is held at wide open throttle (WOT) position. A DTC P0122 will result if the signal or reference circuit are open

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

2. This step determines if P0122 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.
4. This step checks the PCM and wiring.