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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information ECM-940D

Condition




The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the engine control module (ECM) registers a fault in the analog signal from the accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor.
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) can be diagnosed when the ignition is switched on.

Substitute value
- The accelerator pedal (AP) is disabled at the same time as the brake pedal is pressed.

Possible source
- Contact resistance or oxidation in the terminals between the engine control module (ECM) and the accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor
- Open-circuit in the power supply (12 V) for the accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor
- Open-circuit in the power supply (5 V) for the analog signal
- Open-circuit in the signal ground cable for the analog signal
- Open-circuit or short-circuit to ground in the signal cable
- Damaged accelerator pedal (AP) position sensor.

Fault symptom[s]
- Poor accelerator pedal (AP) response.