DTC P0122 & P0123: TP Sensor Circuit: Description

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Description
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The throttle body with throttle actuator control contains two throttle position sensors with independent 5-volt supplies and grounds. Each throttle position sensor has its own signal circuit which will vary inversely of one another. TP sensor 1 will range from 4.25 volts at idle to 0.59 volt at WOT. TP sensor 2 will range from 0.75 volt at idle to 4.41 volts at WOT. DTC P0122 and P0123 will set when P1120 or P1220 sets.

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