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Detection Condition

DTC is set if PCM detects throttle valve opening angle is less than 12.5 percent for 5 seconds after following conditions are met. PCM determines TP sensor is stuck closed.

Monitoring Conditions

DTC is also set if PCM detects throttle valve opening angle is more than 50 percent for 5 seconds after following conditions are met. PCM determines that TP is stuck open.

Monitoring Conditions

This is a Continuous Monitor (CM). MIL illuminates if PCM detects malfunction conditions in 2 consecutive drive cycles. Pending code is available if PCM detects malfunction condition during first drive cycle. Freeze Frame Data is available and DTC is stored in PCM memory.