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DTC 14

DTC 14: Throttle Position Sensor System (Maladjusted Sensor)

DTC SET CONDITIONS
If TPS output voltage is 0.2 volts or lower or if it is 1.2 volts or higher when the engine is idling, the TPS adjustment is judged to be incorrect and diagnostic trouble code number "14" is output.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set:)
- Malfunction of the throttle position sensor circuit
- Damaged harness, connector
- Malfunction of the PCM

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tool:
- MB991502: Scan Tool (MUT-II)

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting the scan tool MB991502.

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991502, read the A/T diagnostic trouble code.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting the scan tool MB991502.





1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Read the A/T diagnostic trouble code.
4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the A/T diagnostic trouble code number "11 " or "12" outputted?
YES: Refer to code number 11: Throttle Position Sensor System (Short Circuit) or C-48 code number 12: Throttle Position Sensor System (Open Circuit).
NO: Go to Step 2.





STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list item 11: Throttle Position Sensor.
1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Set scan tool MB991502 to the data reading mode for item 11: Throttle Position Sensor.
- With the throttle valve in the idle position, voltage should be between 535 and 735 mV.
- With the throttle valve in the full-open position, voltage should be between 4,500 and 5,500 mV.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: This malfunction is intermittent.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the sensor output voltage at throttle position sensor connector B-07 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector B-07.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 3 and ground by backprobing.
- With the throttle valve in the idle position, voltage should be between 0.535 and 0.735 volts.
- With the throttle valve in the full-open position, voltage should be between 4.5 and 5.5 volts.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 4. Check the sensor output voltage at PCM connector C-117 c2.4L Engines or C-119 <3.0L Engine> by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C-119 <3.0L Engine>.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 78 and ground by backprobing.
- With the throttle valve in the idle position, voltage should be between 0.535 and 0.735 volts
- With the throttle valve in the full-open position, voltage should be between 4.5 and 5.5 volts.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Go to Step 7.








STEP 5. Check connectors B-07 at the throttle position sensor and C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C-119 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Repair or replace it.
STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991502, check data list item 11: Throttle Position Sensor.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting the scan tool MB991502.





1) Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3) Set scan tool MB991502 to the data reading mode for item 11: Throttle Position Sensor.
- With the throttle valve in the idle position, voltage should be between 535 and 735 mV.
- With the throttle valve in the full-open position, voltage should be between 4,500 and 5,500 mV.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: This malfunction is intermittent. .
NO: Replace the PCM.








STEP 7. Check connectors B-07 at the throttle position sensor and C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C-119 <3.0L Engine> at the PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Repair it because of harness open circuit or damage between throttle position sensor connector B-07 terminal 3 and PCM connector C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C-119 <3.0L Engine> terminal 78.
NO: Repair or replace it.

STEP 8. Check the power supply voltage at throttle position sensor connector B-07 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector B-07.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 4 and ground by backprobing.
- Voltage should be between 4.8 and 5.2 volts.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 13.
NO: Go to Step 9.
STEP 9.Check the power supply voltage at PCM connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 .
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 46 and ground by backprobing.
- Voltage should be between 4.8 and 5.2 volts.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 10.
NO: Go to Step 11.








STEP 10. Check connectors B-07 at throttle position sensor and C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Repair it because of harness open circuit or damage between throttle position sensor connector B-07 terminal 4 and PCM connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> terminal 46.
NO: Repair or replace it.








STEP 11. Check connector B-07 at throttle position sensor and C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Repair or replace it.








STEP 12. Check harness for short circuit to ground between throttle position sensor connector E-07 terminal 4 and PCM connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> terminal 46.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Repair it.
STEP 13. Check the ground voltage at throttle position sensor connector B-07 by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector B-07.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground by backprobing.
- Voltage should be 0.5 volt or less.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 17.
NO: Go to Step 14.
STEP 14. Check the ground voltage at PCM connector C114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine, by backprobing.





1) Do not disconnect connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine>.
2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.





3) Measure the voltage between terminal 57 and ground by backprobing.
- Voltage should be 0.5 volt or less.

4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"(OFF) position.
Q: Is the voltage normal?
YES: Go to Step 15.
NO: Go to Step 16.








STEP 15. Check connectors B-07 at throttle position sensor and C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Repair it because of harness open circuit or damage between throttle position sensor connector B-07 terminal 1 and PCM connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> terminal 57.
NO: Repair or replace it.





STEP 16. Check connector C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 6.
NO: Repair or replace it.





STEP 17. Check connector B-07 at throttle position sensor for damage.
Q: Is the connector in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 18.
NO: Repair or replace it.
STEP 18. Check the throttle position sensor.





1) Disconnect connector B-07 and measure at the sensor side.





2) Measure the resistance between terminal 1 and 4.
Standard value: 3.5 - 6.5 K ohms





3) Measure resistance between the throttle position sensor side connector terminal 1 and 3.
4) Move the throttle valve from the idle position to the full-open position.
- Resistance should change smoothly in proportion to the opening angle of the throttle valve.

Q: Is the resistance normal?
YES: Go to Step 19.
NO: Replace the throttle position sensor.





STEP 19. Check connectors C-114 <2.4L Engine> or C-115 <3.0L Engine, and C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C-119 <3.0L Engine> at PCM for damage.
Q: Are the connectors in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 20.
NO: Repair or replace it.








STEP 20. Check harness for short circuit to ground or damage between throttle position sensor connector B-07 terminal 3 and PCM connector C-117 <2.4L Engine> or C119 <3.0L Engine> terminal 78.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 21.
NO: Repair it.
STEP 21. Check the connector and the harness for short circuit to ground between throttle position sensor connector and auto-cruise control-ECU connector. And check the connector and the harness for short circuit to ground between throttle position sensor connector and transfer-ECU connector.
Q: Is the harness wire in good condition?
YES: Throttle position sensor adjustment.
NO: Repair it.
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