DTC P2123: Accelerator Pedal Position (App) Sensor Circuit 1 High Input

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P2123: Accelerator Pedal Position (App) Sensor Circuit 1 High Input
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P2123 - ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR CIRCUIT 1 HIGH INPUT

Description:  The APP sensor 1 is out of self-test range high.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged APP sensor.
  • APP1 circuit short to VREF.
  • APP sensor harness open.
Diagnostic Aids:  An APP1 sensor PID reading may indicate a fault.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DK .
RENDER: 1.0x

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