Code 22 - TPS Circuit Low (5.0L VIN Y Only)

1985 Buick Skylark Custom, 2.5 R, Standard, MY8SECTION Code 22 - TPS Circuit Low (5.0L VIN Y Only)

Code 22 indicates the ECM has seen low TPS voltage longer than 20 seconds at terminal "2" of the ECM.

NOTE: The following step numbers refer to the numbers in the accompanying flow chart(s).
  1. This test checks for voltage reference at the TPS harness connector. Normal voltage should be about 5 volts.
  2. This test separates an electrical circuit problem from a faulty TPS. Normal circuit voltage reading will be about 5 volts.
  3. This test checks to see if the low reference voltage is due to a grounded wire pulling a low voltage reference or an open circuit, including the ECM.
Fig 1: Code 22, TPS Circuit Low - Flow Chart (5.0L VIN "Y" Only)
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