Monitor Description

The ECM uses the throttle position sensor to monitor the throttle valve opening angle.

This sensor transmits two signals: VTA and VTA2. VTA is used to detect the throttle opening angle and VTA2 is used to detect malfunctions in VTA. The ECM performs several checks to confirm the proper operation of the throttle position sensor and VTA.

For each throttle opening angle, a specific voltage difference is expected between the outputs of VTA and VTA2. If the output voltage difference between the two signals deviates from the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the throttle position sensor. The ECM illuminates the MIL and sets the DTC.

If the malfunction is not repaired successfully, the DTC is set 2 seconds after the engine is next started.