P1122

Circuit Description
The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a Potentiometer. The TP sensor is mounted on the side of the Throttle body. The TP sensor provides a voltage signal that changes relative to Throttle blade angle. This signal voltage is one Of the most important inputs used by the PCM. The TP sensor has a 5.0 volt reference, a ground and a signal circuit. The signal voltage varies from below 1 volt at closed Throttle to about 4 volts at wide open Throttle (WOT).

Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
TP sensor intermittently indicates a Throttle position signal less than 0.1 volt.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any Other non-emission related diagnostic.
^ A last test failed (Current DTC) will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.
^ Interrupting the PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended.

Diagnostic Aids

Notice: Use the Connector Test Adapter Kit J 35616-A for any test that requires probing the following items:
^ The PCM harness connectors
^ The electrical center fuse/relay cavities
^ The component terminals
^ The component harness connector
Using this kit will prevent damage caused by the improper probing of connector terminals.

Check for the following conditions:
^ Poor connection at the PCM or sensor.
Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

^ Damaged harness.
Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the Throttle position display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the TP sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.
^ Check for a malfunctioning TP sensor: With the key ON, engine not running, observe the TP sensor display on the scan tool while slowly depressing the accelerator to wide open Throttle. If a voltage under 0.16 volts is seen at any point in normal accelerator travel, replace the TP sensor.
If DTC P1122 cannot be duplicated, reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.