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DTC P2552: Throttle Actuator Control Module Relay Malfunction

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Do the ETCS TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

    Is the RELAY Circuit OK? 

    YES  - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle actuator control module relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM.

    NO  - Go to step 4.

  4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  5. Remove the throttle actuator control module relay (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Actuator Control Module Relay
    G05490692Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Test the throttle actuator control module relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ).

    Is the relay OK? 

    YES  - Go to step 7.

    NO  - Replace the throttle actuator control module relay, then go to step  10.

  7. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
  8. Disconnect ECM/PCM connector D (17P).
  9. Check for continuity between ECM/PCM connector terminal D15 and body ground.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminal D15 And Body Ground
    G05490693Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  - Repair short in the wire between the throttle actuator control module relay and the ECM/PCM (D15), then go to step 10.

    NO  - Go to step  17.

  10. Reconnect ECM/PCM. connector D (17P).
  11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  12. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  13. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  14. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.
  16. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P2552 indicated? 

    YES  - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle actuator control module relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  1.

    NO  - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

  17. Reconnect all connectors.
  18. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ).
  19. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  20. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and wait 10 seconds.
  21. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P2552 indicated? 

    YES  - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle actuator control module relay, the throttle actuator control module, and the ECM/PCM. If the ECM/PCM was updated, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  - If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, replace the original ECM/PCM; '04-05 models (see '04-05 MODELS ), '06-08 models (see '06-08 MODELS ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTC's are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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