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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. 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.

  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2121) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      P2121 A
      P2121 and other DTCs B

      HINT:

      If any DTCs other than P2121 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

      B: GO TO DTC CHART (See )

      A: Go to Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR)  (See INSPECTION PROCEDURE  )

    NG: Go to step 3 

    OK: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS  (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )

  3. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the accelerator pedal rod assembly (See REMOVAL ).
  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR DTCS) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    5. Start the engine.
    6. Allow the engine to idle for 15 seconds.
    7. Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal several times quickly.
    8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    9. Read DTCs.

      Result 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      P2121 A
      No output B

      B: END 

      A: REPLACE ECM  (See REMOVAL )