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Note on Intermittents

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If Code E21 is intermittent, manipulate related wiring while observing ECM parameter P.0.1. Check TPS and TPS test point connectors for shorts to voltage. Cycle TPS through its travel and tap on TPS with a pencil or pocket screwdriver to test for intermittent TPS. If fault is induced, parameter will skip to a high throttle angle.

Fig 1: Code E21: Circuit Diagram
G90F17264
Fig 2: Code E21: Flow Chart
G90J14752