2012 Lexus IS 250C Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P2121: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "D" Circuit Range / Performance: Description

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This DTC relates to the accelerator pedal position sensor.

Refer to DTC P2120. Refer to DESCRIPTIONΒ .

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P2121 Either of following conditions 1 or 2 met for 0.5 seconds (1 trip detection logic)
  • 1. Difference between VPA and VPA2 is less than 0.4 V, or higher than 1.2 V. (learned value of accelerator off position)
  • 2. Difference between VPA and VPA2 is greater than or equal to the specified value.
  • Accelerator pedal position sensor
  • ECM
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