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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK. See the BASIC TESTING - 4.3L article. Retrieve and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. Go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using scan tool, read TP ANGLE value. If value is greater than 2 percent, go to step 4). If value is not greater than 2 percent, go to next step.
  3. Observe scan tool while moving throttle from closed to wide open, and closed again. If TP ANGLE value is greater than 2 percent, go to next step. If value is 2 percent or less, go to step 5).
  4. Disconnect TP sensor harness connector. If TP ANGLE value is zero percent, go to step 6). If value is not zero percent, go to step 9).
  5. DTC P0121 is intermittent. If any additional DTCs are set, diagnose affected DTCs. If no additional DTCs are set, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
  6. Check for faulty connection at TP sensor. Repair connection as necessary. After repairs, go to next step. If connection is okay, go to step 8).
  7. Repair circuit as necessary. After repairs, go to step 10).
  8. Replace TP sensor. After replacing sensor, go to step 10).
  9. Replace VCM. Program replacement VCM using required equipment. After replacing VCM, go to next step.
  10. Using scan tool, select DTC, CLEAR INFO function. Start engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Using scan tool, select DTC, SPECIFIC function and enter DTC P0121. Operate vehicle within conditions required to set DTC. If scan tool displays RAN AND PASSED, go to next step. If scan tool does not display RAN AND PASSED, return to step 2).
  11. Using scan tool, select Read and Record INFO, REVIEW INFO function. If any undiagnosed DTCs are displayed, diagnose affected DTCs. If no DTCs are displayed, system is okay.
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