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DTC Detection Logic

NOTE:
  • If DTC P0820 is displayed with DTC P0335, P0340 or P0345, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0335, P0340 or P0345. Refer to  DTC LOGIC  or  DTC LOGIC  . 
  • If DTC P0820 is displayed with DTC P0500, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0500. Refer to  DTC LOGIC  . 
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0820 Gear lever position sensor circuit A
  • An excessively low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors

    (Gear lever position sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

    [CKP sensor (POS) circuit is shorted.]

    (APP sensor 2 circuit is shorted.)

    (EVAP control system pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)

    (Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)

    (Brake booster pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)

  • Gear lever position sensor
  • Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
  • Accelerator pedal position sensor
  • EVAP control system pressure
  • Refrigerant pressure sensor
  • Brake booster pressure sensor
  • Transmission
B
  • There is a difference between target engine speed calculated by ECM and actual engine speed.