Throttle Valve Actuator Recognition

The end stops (closed throttle) and Wide Open Throttle (WOT) are determined by the throttle valve actuator and stored by the Engine Control Module (ECM). After replacing an ECM or actuator, mechanical stop and WOT must be determined and recorded again. Current learned data must be erased using scan tool.

When a new ECM is connected to vehicle for the first time, ECM performs a self-adaptation of lower mechanical end stop when ignition is first turned on.

The following requirements must be present for ECM to self-adapt to lower mechanical end stop:

• Transmission in Park or Neutral
• Vehicle not moving
• Engine off
• Engine coolant temperature 41-212°F (5-100°C)
• Accelerator pedal not depressed

When all conditions are met, turn ignition on for at least 60 seconds, then turn ignition off for at least 10 seconds. The learned value is stored in memory only after the first 10 start cycles. If battery voltage is disconnected after the 9th start cycle, the re-learn process must be performed again.