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DTC P0121: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: Diagnosis

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool, always turn the ignition switch to LOCK position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool.
NOTE: If PCM is replaced, immobilizer code registration must be performed. See PROGRAMMING  .

For diagnostic procedure, see Fig 1 -Fig 7 .

For intermittent diagnosis, see INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  . For OBD-II drive cycle, other monitor pattern, see OTHER MONITOR  under OBD-II DRIVE CYCLES. For PCM location, see Figure . For PCM connector terminal view, see Figure .

To identify circuits referenced in testing, see ENGINE PERFORMANCE in SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article in ELECTRICAL. For testing of systems or components, see SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING article. For adjustments, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article. For removal and installation of components, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.

Fig 1: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Step 1)
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Fig 2: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 2-3)
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Fig 3: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 4-5)
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Fig 4: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 6-7)
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Fig 5: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 8-9)
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Fig 6: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 10-12)
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Fig 7: DTC P0121 Diagnostic Procedure (Steps 13-14)
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