DESCRIPTION Refer to DTC P012011. Click here
DTC No. | Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
MIL | Memory |
Note | P01201C |
Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Voltage Out of Range |
The
difference between the output voltage of VTA1 and VTA2 is less than 0.8
V, or higher than 1.6 V for less than 2 seconds (1 trip detection
logic). |
- Throttle position sensor (throttle body with motor assembly)
- Throttle position sensor circuit
- ECM
| Comes on |
DTC stored | SAE Code: P0121 | MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The
ECM uses the throttle position sensor to monitor the throttle valve
opening angle. There are several checks that the ECM performs to confirm
the proper operation of the throttle position sensor. This
sensor transmits two signals: VTA1 and VTA2. VTA1 is used to detect the
throttle opening angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA1.
The ECM performs several checks to confirm the proper operation of the
throttle position sensor and VTA1. For each
throttle opening angle, a specific voltage difference is expected
between the outputs of VTA1 and VTA2. If the output voltage difference
between the two signals deviates from the normal operating range, the
ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the throttle position sensor,
illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC. MONITOR STRATEGY
Related DTCs | P0121: Throttle position sensor rationality |
Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Throttle position sensor |
Required Sensors/Components (Related) | - |
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
Duration | Within 2 seconds |
MIL Operation | Immediate |
Sequence of Operation | None | TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
Either of the following conditions is met |
A or B | A. Power switch |
On (IG) | B. Throttle actuator power |
On | Throttle position sensor circuit fail (P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P2135) |
Not detected | TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
Either of the following conditions is met |
A or B | A. Difference of learned throttle position sensor opener position voltage between VTA2 and VTA1 |
Higher than 1.6 V | B. Difference of learned throttle position sensor opener position voltage between VTA2 and VTA1 |
Less than 0.8 V | CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
- After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the
vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness
check procedure.
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- When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
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- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
- Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) [A].
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).
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- Start the engine.
- With the vehicle stationary, fully depress and release the accelerator pedal [B].
HINT:
During
charge control, the engine speed is set at idle. Therefore, the engine
speed will not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed. In this
case, perform step [B] after charge control has completed.
- Idle the engine for 2 seconds or more [C].
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [D].
- Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P01201C.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
Techstream Display |
Description |
NORMAL |
- DTC judgment completed
- System normal
|
ABNORMAL |
- DTC judgment completed
- System abnormal
|
INCOMPLETE |
- DTC judgment not completed
- Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
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HINT:
FAIL-SAFE When
this DTC is stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe
mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator, and the
throttle valve is returned to a 7.5° throttle valve opening angle by the
return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output, by controlling
the fuel injection (intermittent fuel cut) and ignition timing, in
accordance with the engine torque request signal sent from the hybrid
vehicle control ECU assembly, to allow the vehicle to continue being
driven at a minimal speed. If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly
and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly. Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the power switch is turned off. WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P012011. Click here CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
HINT:
- DTC P01201C is stored when the VTA1 and VTA2 output voltages are not
consistent with the sensor characteristics. Therefore, check the Freeze
Frame Data for this DTC. Use the following formula to confirm the
relative differences in voltage.
Characteristic Sensor Output:
VTA2 x 0.8 is approximately equal to VTA1 + 1.11 V
VTA1: Throttle Position Sensor No.1 Voltage
VTA2: Throttle Position Sensor No.2 Voltage
- Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and
driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is
stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if
the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or
not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the
time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
1. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector. (b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition |
C25-2 (VC) - C55-109 (VCTA) |
Always | Below 1 Ω |
C25-1 (VTA) - C55-108 (VTA1) |
Always | Below 1 Ω |
C25-3 (VTA2) - C55-87 (VTA2) |
Always | Below 1 Ω |
C25-4 (E2) - C55-110 (ETA) |
Always | Below 1 Ω |
C25-2 (VC) or C55-109 (VCTA) - Body ground and other terminals |
Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
C25-1 (VTA) or C55-108 (VTA1) - Body ground and other terminals |
Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
C25-3 (VTA2) or C55-87 (VTA2) - Body ground and other terminals |
Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
(d) Inspect the condition of the terminals of the connectors. Click here
OK | |
GO TO STEP 5 |
NG |
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2. |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
(a) Repair or replace the wire harness or connector.
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(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Clear the DTCs. Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
(e) Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
NEXT |
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4. |
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P01201C) |
(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(b) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes. (c) Read the DTCs. Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
Result | Proceed to |
DTCs are not output | A |
DTC P01201C is output |
B |
A |
| END |
B |
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5. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RESISTANCE OF ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the throttle body with motor assembly connector. (b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition |
Specified Condition |
C25-2 (VC) - C25-1 (VTA) |
Power switch off | 190 to 210 kΩ |
C25-2 (VC) - C25-3 (VTA2) |
Power switch off | 190 to 210 kΩ |
HINT: Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the throttle body with motor assembly.
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OK |
| REPLACE THROTTLE BODY WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY |
NG |
| REPLACE ECM | |