P2120
DTC P2120
Circuit Description
The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors 1 and 2 are located within the accelerator pedal assembly. Each sensor has the following circuits:
* 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 accelerator pedal movement. The APP sensor 1 signal voltage at rest position is near the low reference and increases as the pedal is actuated. The APP sensor 2 signal voltage at rest position is near the 5-volt reference and decreases as the pedal is actuated. When APP sensor 1 signal voltage is not within the predicted range, this DTC sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P2120 Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition switch is in the Unlock, Accessory, Run or Crank position.
* The ignition voltage is greater than 5.23 volts.
* DTCs P0641, P2122, P2123 are not set.
* DTC P2120 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.75 volt or more than 4.65 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 control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
* A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
* A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
* Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
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