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P2127

DTC P2127

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION




The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor is made up of two sensors that are housed inside one assembly. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a separate 5-volt reference and the low reference circuit for each of the sensors. The 5-volt reference for the APP sensor 2 is supplied from the same source in the ECM as the 5-volt reference of the throttle position (TP) sensors. The 5-volt reference voltage for all of the sensors is supplied on separate ECM terminals, but the terminals are connected internally to a voltage supply. The APP sensor 2 sends a signal indicating the accelerator pedal position and the ECM actuates the throttle plates based on this information. The APP sensor 2 signal voltage increases as the pedal is applied. If the ECM detects that the signal voltage is less than 0.33 volt, DTC P2127 will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The ignition is ON.
- The battery voltage is more than 7 volts.
- The accelerator pedal is not in the rest position.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.33 volt for more than 140 milliseconds.

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.
OR
- Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF.
- The message center displays Reduced Engine Power.

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.

TEST

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