DTC P0123: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit High: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Trouble symptom: 

• Improper idling
• Engine stalls.
• Poor driving performance

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

1. CHECK DTC  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .

   Is DTC P06B4 or P06B5 displayed? (Current code)

   Yes:  Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST .

   No:  Go to  2.

2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL CONNECTOR (OPEN)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
   3. Disconnect the connectors from electronic throttle control.
   4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and electronic throttle control connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E159) No. 31 - (E57) No. 1:

      (E159) No. 23 - (E57) No. 3:

   Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

   Yes:  Go to  3.

   No:  Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and electronic throttle control connector.

3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL CONNECTOR (OPEN)  .
   1. Connect the connector to ECM.
   2. Measure the resistance between electronic throttle control connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E57) No. 3 - Engine ground:

   Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?

   Yes:  Go to  4.

   No:  Repair the following item.

   • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and engine ground
   • Poor contact of ECM connector
4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL CONNECTOR (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
   2. Measure the voltage between electronic throttle control connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E57) No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):

   Is the voltage 5 V or more?

   Yes:  Repair the short circuit to power supply in the harness between ECM connector and electronic throttle control connector.

   No:  Go to  5.

5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL CONNECTOR (SHORT BETWEEN LINES)  .
   1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
   2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
   3. Measure the resistance between ECM connectors.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E159) No. 31 - (E159) No. 22:

   Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

   Yes:  Repair the poor contact of electronic throttle control connector. Replace the electronic throttle control if defective. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>THROTTLE BODY .

   No:  Repair the line-to-line short circuit between ECM connector and electronic throttle control connector.