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Code 7 - Throttle Angle

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect alternator sense fuse in under-hood relay box for 10 seconds to reset ECU. Start engine and observe "PGM-FI" warning light. If light is off, problem is intermittent. Test drive and check again.
  2. If light is on, turn ignition off. Connect 3-wire test harness between throttle angle sensor and wiring harness. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between Red (pos.) and Green (neg.) test harness leads (terminals). If voltage is not 5 volts, go to step 5).
  3. If reading is about 5 volts, measure voltage between White (pos.) and Green (neg.) terminals at wide open throttle. If reading is about 4 volts, go to next step. If reading is not about 4 volts, replace throttle angle sensor or repair short in Red/Yellow wire between ECU terminal C7 and sensor.
  4. Turn ignition off. Connect system checker harness between ECU and connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals C7 (pos.) and C14 (neg.) at wide open throttle. See Figure . If reading is not about 4 volts, repair open in Red/Yellow wire between ECU and throttle angle sensor. If reading is about 4 volts, substitute a known good ECU. If condition is rectified, replace original ECU.
  5. If voltage reading in step 2) was not about 5 volts, measure voltage between ground and Red terminal. If reading is not about 5 volts, go to the next step. If reading is about 5 volts, repair open in Green/White wire between ECU terminal C14 and throttle angle sensor.
  6. Turn ignition off. Connect system checker harness between ECU and connector. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage between terminals C13 (pos.) and C14 (neg.). If voltage is about 5 volts, repair open Yellow/White wire between ECU terminal C13 and throttle angle sensor.
  7. If voltage is not about 5 volts, substitute a known good ECU. If condition is rectified, replace original ECU.