Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
DTC P2120
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
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0.13 V 4.87 V |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
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- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
| 4 |
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0 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 10 |
| 5 |
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5 V | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
| 6 | Measure the resistance of the low reference circuit of the APP sensor 1 with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing
. Is the resistance less than the specified value? |
5ohm | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 12 |
| 7 | Measure the voltage of the APP sensor 1 5-volt reference circuit with a DMM. Does the DMM indicate voltage at the specified value? |
5 V | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Does the DMM indicate voltage less than the specified value on the APP sensor 1 5-volt reference circuit? | 5 V | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 15 |
| 9 | Test the APP sensor 1 signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Test the APP sensor 1 signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 11 | Test the APP sensor 1 signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 12 | Test the APP sensor 1 low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 13 | Test the APP sensor 1 5-volt reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 14 |
| 14 | Test the APP sensor 1 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 18 |
| 15 | Test the APP sensor 1 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | - |
| 16 | Inspect for poor connections at the accelerator pedal harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 17 |
| 17 | Replace the accelerator pedal assembly. Refer to Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Replacement
. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 20 | - |
| 18 | Inspect for poor connections at the powertrain control module (PCM) harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 19 |
| 19 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References
for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 20 | - |
| 20 |
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- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 21 |
| 21 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK |