Diagnostic Test

1) ACTIVE DTC
NOTE: When this DTC is Active the engine speed, torque, and vehicle speed are limited to a Limp in mode.

Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.

WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or death.

NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.

NOTE: If you are viewing data recorder information or Freeze Frame data the APP Sensor No. 2 is pulled low by the PCM as part of its system testing. This test happens every 320 milliseconds and may not show up on the scan tool but may show up on a data recorder or lab scope. It is acceptable to see the voltage close to zero with a normal sensor when using a data recorder/lab scope.

With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the DTC Active at this time?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Go to 8).
2) (K23) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking APP Sensor No. 1 Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.

Disconnect the APP Sensor harness connector.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Measure the voltage on the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes
1. Repair the short to voltage in the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 3).
3) (K23) APPS NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F855) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) APP Signal 1 Circuit And (K855) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In APP Sensor Harness Connector
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Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F855) 5-volt Supply circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 4).
4) (K23) APPS NO. 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (F856) 5-VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between (K23) APP Signal 1 Circuit And (K857) 5-Volt Supply Circuit In APP Sensor Harness Connector
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Measure the resistance between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit in the APP Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the short between the (K23) APP Sensor No. 1 Signal circuit and the (F856) 5-volt Supply circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 5).
5) (K167) APP SENSOR NO. 1 RETURN CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Checking APP Sensor No. 1 Return Circuit For Open
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CAUTION: Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install Miller Special Tool #8815 to perform diagnosis.

Measure the resistance of the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit from the APP Sensor harness connector to the appropriate terminal of special tool #8815.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go to 6).
No
1. Repair the open in the (K167) APP Sensor No. 1 Return circuit.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
6) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
Connect the PCM harness connectors.

Ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, monitor the APP Sensor 2 voltage.

Is the voltage above 0 volts?

Yes
1. Go to 7).
No
1. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the APP Sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors. If OK, replace the APP Sensor Assembly per Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
7) POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.

Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the APP Sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors.

Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Were there any problems found?

Yes
1. Repair as necessary.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
8) APP SENSOR NO. 1 SWEEP
Ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, monitor the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor voltage.

Slowly press the Accelerator Pedal down.

Does voltage start at approximately 0.45 of a volt and go above 4.6 volts with a smooth transition?

Yes
1. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION Diagnostic Procedure.
No
1. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the APP Sensor and Powertrain Control Module connectors. If OK, replace the APP Sensor Assembly per Service Information. After installation is complete, use a scan tool and select the ETC RELEARN function to relearn the APPS values.
2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .