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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 8:  The throttle valve is spring loaded in a slightly open position and should move in either direction without binding. The throttle valve should always be under spring pressure.
  2. 11:  When the ignition is turned ON, the PCM operates the throttle control motor to verify the integrity of the system prior to start-up. This can be seen by the momentary flash of the test lamp as the ignition is turned ON.
DTC P2176

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 Are DTCs P0120, P0220, P2120, P2125, P2135 and P2138 also set? - Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Go to Step 3 
3
IMPORTANT: The throttle angle and pedal angle may not correspond during this procedure.
  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the TP sensor 1 and 2 angle parameters.
  3. Apply and release the accelerator pedal several times.
Does the TP sensor 1 and 2 angle parameters increase as the pedal is applied and decrease as the pedal is released?		 - Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4
  1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
Did the DTC fail this ignition?		 - Go to Step 5  Go to Diagnostic Aids 
5
  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. Probe both sides of the ECM/ETC fuse with a test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate on both sides of the fuse?		 - Go to Step 6  Go to Step 16 
6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Probe both sides of the ECM/ETC fuse with a test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate on both sides of the fuse?		 - Go to Step 22  Go to Step 7 
7
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) connector containing the ignition 1 voltage circuit that is supplied by the ECM/ETC fuse.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Probe the ignition 1 voltage circuit that is supplied by the ECM/ETC fuse with a test lamp.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 - Go to Step 8  Go to Step 23 
8 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Inspect the throttle body for the following conditions. Refer to Diagnostic Aids :
    • A throttle valve that is NOT in the rest position
    • A throttle valve that is binding open or closed
    • A throttle valve that is free to move open or closed WITHOUT spring pressure.
Did you find any of these conditions with the throttle body?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 9 
9
IMPORTANT: The test lamp may momentarily flash when testing these circuits. This is considered normal.
  1. Connect the PCM connector.
  2. Disconnect the throttle body harness connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor control 1 and 2 circuits with the test lamp connected to ground.
Did the test lamp illuminate and remain illuminated on either circuit?		 - Go to Step 13  Go to Step 10 
10
IMPORTANT: The test lamp may momentarily flash when testing these circuits. This is considered normal.
Probe the TAC motor control 1 and 2 circuits with the test lamp connected to battery positive.Did the test lamp illuminate and remain illuminated on either circuit?		 - Go to Step 14  Go to Step 11 
11 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect the throttle body connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition.
  4. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  5. Turn OFF the ignition.
  6. Connect a test lamp between motor control 1 and battery ground.
  7. Observe the test lamp as you turn ON the ignition.
Does the test lamp flash ON, then OFF?		 - Go to Step 12  Go to Step 15 
12 Measure the voltage from the motor control circuits to a good round with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Is the voltage on both circuits more than the specified value?		 12 V Go to Step 18  Go to Step 15 
13
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector that contains the TAC motor control circuits.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the TAC motor control 1 and 2 circuits with the test lamp connected to ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 - Go to Step 20  Go to Step 19 
14
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector that contains the TAC motor control circuits.
  3. Probe the TAC motor control 1 and 2 circuits with the test lamp connected to battery positive.
Does the test lamp illuminate?		 - Go to Step 21  Go to Step 19 
15
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the PCM connector that contains the TAC motor controls circuits.
  3. Test TAC motor control 1 and 2 circuits for an open or high resistance.
  4. Repair the circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 26  Go to Step 19 
16 Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit that is supplied by the ECM/ETC fuse for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 26  Go to Step 17 
17 Test the motor control 1 circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 26  Go to Step 24 
18 Test for a poor connection or terminal tension at the throttle body connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 26  Go to Step 24 
19 Test for a poor connection or terminal tension at the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 26  Go to Step 25 
20 Repair the short to voltage on the circuit where the test lamp remained illuminated. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 26  -
21 Repair the short to ground on the circuit where the test lamp remained illuminated. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 26  -
22 Repair the short to voltage on the ignition 1 voltage circuit that is supplied by the ECM/ETC fuse. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 26  -
23 Repair the open or high resistance in the ETC ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 26  -
24 Replace the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 26  -
25 Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 26  -
26
  1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.
Did the DTC fail this ignition?		 - Go to Step 2  Go to Step 27 
27 Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.
Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?		 - Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle System OK
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