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Test Procedure

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK 

Start diagnosis

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch ignition on.

-- Using the scan tool, Check the throttle valve position (absolute) at idle stop:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Throttle valve position (absolute) -
  • Idle stop
3.0 to 25.0%

-- Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop while observing the percentage display. The percentage display must increase uniformly.

-- Using the scan tool, Check the throttle valve position (absolute) at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop:

Diagnostic text Specified value
Throttle valve position (absolute) -
  • Wide Open Throttle (WOT) stop
84.0 to 97.0%

-- Switch ignition off.

If specified values are obtained:

-- Fault may be intermittent.

-- Check for loose or corroded connections and any leaks in the Intake system.

-- Check Freeze Frame data for conditions when the DTC set.

-- Go to Final Procedures 

If the specified values are not obtained:

-- Remove the throttle valve control module far enough so that the electrical connector can be reached.

-- Switch the ignition On.

-- Disconnect the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical connector.

-- Using a Multimeter, Check the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to 3 to for voltage.

Specified value: About 5.0 V

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

-- Continue test according to the following table:

Value Cause Test
If the specified value was not obtained: Open or shorted circuit Checking Wiring 
If the specified value was obtained: Check reference signal circuit Checking Wiring