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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information ECM-988A

Condition




Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ECM-988A is stored if the engine control module (ECM) registers an internal fault indicating that the normal engine control functions have not discovered a fault in the accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor signals, but that the internal monitoring function has detected a difference between the two signals. The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is diagnosed at ignition on or with the engine running.

Substitute value
The engine speed (RPM) and torque are limited to a calculated normal operating range.

Possible source
- Defective engine control module (ECM).

Fault symptom[s]
- Maximum engine speed (RPM) too low
- Cruise control switched off
- Uneven idle
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lit.