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DTC P2121: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance: Procedure

  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 the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2121 is output A
      DTC P2121 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

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

    B → See step   7 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      Fig 1: Checking Accelerator Position
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    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Accel Sensor Out No. 1 and Accel Sensor Out No. 2.
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Standard Voltage

      Accelerator Pedal Operation Accel Sensor Out No. 1 Accel Sensor Out No. 2
      Fully Released 0.5 to 1.1 V 1.2 to 2.0 V
      Fully Depressed 2.6 to 4.5 V 3.4 to 4.75 V

    NG → See step   3 

    OK → See step   6 

  3. REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the accelerator pedal rod assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  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. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    7. Turn the Techstream on.
    8. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
    10. Read the DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2121 is output A
      DTC is not output B

    B → END 

    A → See step   5 

  5. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  6. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 
  7. GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART