APP Sensor Signal Inspection
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- This procedure checks the APP sensor in its fully closed position. In any other position, the APP sensor stores DTCs which are covered in other troubleshooting procedure.
- Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS before doing this procedure. If any DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot them first, then do this procedure.
- Press the accelerator pedal several times to check its operation. If it does not operate smoothly, check the pedal, the throttle cable, and the APP sensor individually. If you find a problem in one of them, replace the part(s) that caused the problem.
- Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM. If it doesn't go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
- Make sure the accelerator pedal is not pressed, then check the APP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- If it is below 2 %, the APP sensor is OK.
- If it is above 2 %, adjust the throttle cable (see THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ), then Go to step 5.
- Make sure the accelerator pedal is not pressed, then check the APP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- If it is below 2 %, the APP sensor is OK.
- If it is above 2 %, update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then Go to step 6.
- Make sure the accelerator pedal is not pressed, then check the APP SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
- If it is below 2 %, the APP sensor is OK.
- If it is above 2 %, replace the APP sensor (see APP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ), then Go to step 1