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OBD II scan tool (excluding hand-held tester):

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  1. Check voltage between terminals VPA and E2, and VPA2 and E2 of ECM connector. 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove the ECM hood (See ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

    CHECK: 

    Measure the voltage between terminals VPA and E2, and VPA2 and E2 of the ECM connector.

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals VPA And E2, And VPA2 And E2 Of ECM Connector
    G01496502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: 

    Fig 2: Accelerator Pedal Voltage Chart
    G01496501Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: Go to step   3 . 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  2. Check for open and short in harness and connector between accelerator pedal position sensor and ECM (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ). 
    1. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK: Replace accelerator pedal position sensor (See  REPLACEMENT  ). 
  3. Is the DTC P2121 being output again? 

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Clear the DTC (See PRE-CHECK  ).
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Run the engine at idle for 15 seconds or more.

    CHECK: 

    1. Read the DTC (See PRE-CHECK  ).

    Result: 

    Fig 3: Display (DTC Output) Chart
    G01496503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. B: System OK 
    2. A: Replace ECM (See  HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE  ).