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Detection Condition

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set if Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects throttle valve opening angle is below 12.5 porcent for 5 seconds after following conditions are met, PCM determines that TP is stuck close:

DTC is also set if PCM detects throttle valve opening angle is above 50 porcent for 5 seconds after following conditions are met, PCM determines that TP is stuck open:

This is a continuous monitor (CCM). MIL illuminates if PCM detects the malfunction conditions in 2 consecutive drive cycles. Pending code is available if PCM detects malfunction condition during first drive cycle. Freeze Frame Data is available and DTC is stored in the PCM memory.