P0120
DTC P0120
Circuit Description
The throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 are located within the throttle body assembly. Each sensor has the following components:
* A 5-volt reference circuit
* A low reference circuit
* A signal circuit
This provides the powertrain control module (PCM) with a signal voltage proportional to throttle plate movement. TP sensor 1 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the 5-volt reference and decreases as the throttle plate is opened. TP sensor 2 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the low reference and increases as the throttle plate is opened. When TP sensor 1 signal voltage is not within the predicted range, this DTC sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0120 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Circuit
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition switch is in the Crank or Run position.
* DTC P0641 is not set.
* The ignition voltage is greater than 5.23 volts.
* DTC P0120 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
TP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.27 volt or more than 4.67 volts for more than 0.5 second.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.
* The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame and/or the Failure Records.
* The control module commands the TAC system to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode.
* A message center or an indicator displays Reduced Engine Power.
* Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
* The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic runs and passes.
* The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
* The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.
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