P1683

DTC P1683: Throttle Valve Default Position Spring Performance Problem

CAUTION: Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch ON (II) or while the ignition switch is ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P1683 indicated?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the ECM.

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Disconnect the air intake duct from the throttle body.




9. Push the throttle valve closed as shown.
10. Release the throttle valve.

Does the throttle valve return?

YES - Clean the throttle body, then go to step 12 and recheck. If DTC P1683 is indicated, go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Replace the throttle body.
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
13. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
14. Do the ECM idle learn procedure
15. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait 10 seconds.
16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P1683 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the ECM, then go to STEP 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete.