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DTC P1684

DTC P1684  : Throttle Valve Return Spring Performance Problem

CAUTION:

Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the vehicle to the ON mode, or while the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P1684 Throttle Valve Return Spring Performance Problem      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Start the engine.

    - 4. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    - 5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, and wait 10 seconds.

    - 6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 7. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P1684 Throttle Valve Return Spring Performance Problem      

    Is DTC P1684 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems .

  2. Throttle body condition check

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Disconnect the intake air duct from the throttle body.

    - 3. Push the throttle valve open as shown.

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    - 4. Release the throttle valve.

    Does the throttle valve return?

    YES 

    Clean the throttle body . If DTC P1684 is indicated again, replace the throttle body .

    NO 

    Replace the throttle body .