Circuit Description

The accelerator pedal sensor is a 2 variable resistor sensor that monitors throttle opening and accelerator pedal sensor malfunction. The accelerator pedal sensor determines vehicle accelerator pedal position. ECM controls throttle motor and electromagnetic clutch based on the signal from accelerator pedal sensor. If DTC P1120 is set, ECM shuts down power to throttle control motor and electromagnetic clutch.

DTC P1120 is set when ECM consistently detects .2 volt or less, or 4.8 volts or more from VPA circuit, or .5 volt or less from VPA2 circuit for 2 seconds. DTC P1120 is also set when ECM consistently detects .2 volt or more and 1.8 volts or less from VPA circuit, and 4.97 volts or more from VPA2 circuit for 2 seconds.

DTC P1120 is also set when ECM consistently detects .2 volt or less from VPA circuit and 1.5 volts or less from VPA2 circuit for .4 seconds. DTC P1120 is also set when ECM consistently detects .2 volt or less from VPA or VPA2 circuit for .4 seconds. Possible causes are:

Open or short circuit in accelerator pedal sensor.
Faulty accelerator pedal sensor.
Faulty ECM.

NOTE: If DTCs P0110, P0115, P0120, P0450 and P1120 are output together, inspect ECM terminal E2 (ground) circuit for an open. Repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.