P0222: Throttle Position (TP2) Sensor Circuit Low Input

2004 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 4D Pickup, 6.8 S, RWD, AutomaticSECTION P0222: Throttle Position (TP2) Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0222 - THROTTLE POSITION (TP2) SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT

Description:  The ETC TP2 sensor was flagged as fault status by the PCM indicating a low voltage, or open circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open ETC TP sensor harness.
  • Short to ground in the ETC TP sensor harness.
  • Damaged TP sensor.
  • SIG RTN circuit open to the TP sensor.
Diagnostic Aids:  The fault exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP2 PID (TP V PID) reading less than 3.42% (0.17 volt) in key ON engine OFF, continuous memory or key ON engine running indicates a hard fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DV: THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY ETC Step 1.
RENDER: 1.0x

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