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DTC P2109: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Minimum Stop Performance

  1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS 

    Judge NG when all close point learning cannot conducted or abnormal value is detected.

  2. COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 
    Fig 1: DTC P2109 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Minimum Stop Performance - Component Description
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  3. ENABLE CONDITION 
    ENABLE CONDITION CHART

    Secondary Parameters Enable Conditions
    Ignition switch ON --> OFF
    Ignition switch (after clear memory only) OFF --> ON
  4. GENERAL DRIVING CYCLE 

    Perform the diagnosis at all close point learning.

  5. DIAGNOSTIC METHOD 

    Judge OK and clear the NG when the malfunction criteria below are completed.

    Judgment Value 

    JUDGMENT VALUE CHART

    Malfunction Criteria Threshold Value
    Throttle sensor voltage at all close point learning 0.41 - 0.79 V
    Time for all close point learning completion Within 80 milliseconds

    Time Needed for Diagnosis:  None

    Malfunction Indicator Light Illumination:  Illuminates as soon as malfunction occurs.

  6. DTC CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK idling cycle was completed 40 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed (Only engine stop)
  7. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CLEAR CONDITION 
    • When the OK driving cycle was completed 3 times in a row
    • When "Clear Memory" was performed (Only engine stop)
  8. FAIL SAFE 

    Stop the continuity to the electronic control throttle motor. (Fix the throttle opening angle to 6°.)

  9. ECM OPERATION AT DTC SETTING 

    Memorize the freeze frame data. (For test mode $02)