P1511

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the throttle valves by applying a varying voltage to the throttle valve motor. The ECM monitors the actual throttle blade position using Throttle Position (TP) sensor 1 and 2. The ECM tests the ability of the throttle blade to operate in the limp home throttle angle opening. When the correct operating conditions are met, the ECM will command the throttle blade to the limp home throttle angle opening. If the throttle blade does not operate in the desired throttle range, this Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
^ The engine speed is less than 250 RPM.
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is between 5°C (41°F) and 100°C (212°F).
^ The Intake Air Temperature (IAT) is more than 5°C (41°F).
^ The battery voltage is more than 10 volts.
^ The Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) is less than 15 percent.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The Throttle Position (TP) angle is less than 2.1 percent, or more than 9.8 percent with the throttle at rest or limp-home position.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The ECM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and records the operating conditions in the Freeze Frame on the first drive trip that the diagnostic runs and fails.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The ECM turns OFF the MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A History DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles if no failures report by this diagnostic or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ The scan tool clears the MIL/DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
The throttle valves are spring loaded to a slightly open position. The throttle valves should be open approximately 3-5 percent. This is referred to as the rest position. The throttle valves should not be completely closed nor should they be open any more than the specified amount. The throttle valves should move open and to the closed position without binding under the normal spring pressure. The throttle should NOT be free to move open or closed WITHOUT spring pressure. Replace the throttle body if any of these conditions are found.

The scan tool has the ability to operate the throttle control system using Special Functions. Actuate the throttle valves using the Throttle Position function located in the TAC System menu. This function will operate the throttle valve through the entire range in order to determine if the throttle body and system operate correctly.

Check for the following conditions:
^ Use the J 35616-A connector test adapter kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
^ Poor connections at the ECM or at the component-Inspect the harness connectors for a poor terminal to wire connection. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams for the proper procedure.
^ Refer to Symptoms or Intermittent Conditions for the Intermittents. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1 - 8:

Steps 9 - 17:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. The throttle valves are spring loaded in a slightly open position and should move in either direction without binding. The throttle valves should always be under spring pressure.
6. When the ignition is turned ON, the ECM operates the throttle control motor to verify the integrity of the system prior to start-up. This can be seen by the momentary flash of the test lamp as the ignition is turned ON.