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DTC P0121 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit Range/Performance: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Plausibility check between TPS1 and TPS2
  • Faulty TPS
  • Poor connection or damaged harness
Enable Conditions
  • No engine stop and engine start
  • No TPS adaptation request
  • No relevant failure
Threshold Value
  • An absolute value of TPS2 - TPS1 > 7.6%
Diagnostic Time
  • 0.3 sec.
Limp-Home
  • Forced limited power mode: When the DTC is set, the ECM reduces engine torque by 25% of normal value.
  • The ECM uses TPS2 signal to monitor the controlled opening angle of the throttle valve.
MIL On Condition
  • 1 Driving Cycle