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107A30

107A30 - P0223

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
107A30 - P0223

Fault text
Throttle valve, throttle-valve potentiometer 2, electric: short
circuit to positive or open circuit

Fault description
The diagnostic function checks the voltage of throttle valve
sensor 2 for electrical faults.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the signal from throttle valve
sensor 2 rises above the fault threshold of 4.77 V.
Potential problem source(s):
- Defect in wiring harness between throttle-valve actuator
motor and DME
- Throttle-valve sensor defective
- AD converter input in DME defective
Terminal condition: Terminal 15
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- none

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness between DME and throttle valve
- Replace throttle valve
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- It is possible to continue driving the vehicle, but passing
maneuvers should not be attempted owing to the reduction
in engine output.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- Reduced power

Driver information
Warning light:
ECE:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
MY10 US 01/10:
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
MY10 US 03/10:
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on

Service instruction
none