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Signal Too Low. Intermittent Fault






Signal too low. Intermittent fault

Checking the connectors




- Ignition off
- Check the throttle position (TP) sensor connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults. Check for loose connections according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults. In particular, check for any damage
- Check the signal cable between throttle position sensor terminal #C and control module terminal #43. Check the power supply cable between throttle position sensor terminal #B and control module terminal #78. Check these cables for an intermittent open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring And Terminals. Intermittent Faults.

Hint: The throttle position (TP) sensor receives 5 V from control module terminal #78.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box. EMS 2000 Connecting The Breakout Box. EMS 2000
- To check and replace the throttle position (TP) sensor, see Replacing throttle position (TP) sensor Service and Repair.













Select Continue when the fault has been remedied.

Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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Attempt New Test - Checking the connectors

FAULT FOUND - DONE

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