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DTC P0121 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Range/Performance: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Rationality check (Jittering)
  • Poor connection
  • TPS
  • ECM/PCM
Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed > 600 RPM
Threshold Value
  • Counter of | Δ throttle angle > 30% | ≥ 3 times
Diagnostic Time  
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycle