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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system check. See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
  2. Connect scan tool to DLC. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, monitor TP sensor angle parameter. Monitor scan tool while depressing accelerator pedal several times. If TP sensor value varies steadily between 10 percent (released position) and 80 percent (depressed position), go to next step. If TP sensor value is not as specified, or reading is erratic, go to step  4 .
  3. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, clear DTC information. Using scan tool, place vehicle into check mode. Operate vehicle within freeze frame conditions. If DTC resets, go to next step. If DTC does not reset, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS  .
  4. Disconnect TP sensor harness connector. Using scan tool, monitor TP sensor angle. If TP sensor value is greater than zero percent, go to step  6 . If TP sensor value is zero percent, go to next step.
  5. Connect a test light between TP sensor connector (harness side) reference voltage circuit and TP sensor input circuit. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. Using scan tool, monitor TP sensor angle. If TP sensor value is greater than 90 percent, go to step  8 . If TP sensor value is 90 percent or less, go to step  7 .
  6. Check for a short to battery voltage in TP sensor input circuit. Check for an open in TP sensor ground circuit between TP sensor and PCM. Check TP sensor harness connector for proper connection. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  10 . If circuits and connection are okay, go to step  9 .
  7. Check for an open or short in TP sensor input circuit. Check for high resistance in reference voltage circuit between TP sensor and PCM. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  10 . If circuits are okay, go to step  9 .
  8. Replace TP sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step  10 .
  9. Replace PCM. Program replacement PCM using required equipment. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  10. After repairs, using scan tool, clear DTC information. Road test vehicle within freeze frame conditions that set DTC. Check for DTCs. If no DTCs are stored, repair is complete. If any DTCs are stored, diagnose affected DTC(s).
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