Throttle Position (TP) Sweep Inspection

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Throttle Position (TP) Sweep Inspection
  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Verify that none of the following DTC are displayed:
    • P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223, P0638, P2101, P2107, P2108, P2109, P2112, P2119, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, P2135, P2138
      • If any one DTC is displayed, perform DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [LF] ).
  4. Access the TP REL PID.
  5. Verify that the PID reading is within the CTP value. (See PCM INSPECTION [LF] ).
    • If the PID reading is out of range, perform the following:
      • Remove the air duct from the throttle body.
      • Verify that the throttle valve opens when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
        • If the throttle valve opens, inspect the TP sensor and related wiring harness.
        • If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle valve actuator control motor and related wiring harness.
  6. Gradually depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading increases accordingly.
    • If the PID reading drops momentarily, inspect the following:
      • TP sensor
  7. Fully depress the throttle pedal and verify that the PID reading is within WOT value. (See PCM INSPECTION [LF] ).
    • If the PID reading is out of range, perform the followings:
      • Remove the air duct from throttle body.
      • Verify that the throttle valve opens when throttle pedal is depressed.
        • If the throttle valve opens, inspect the TP sensor and related wiring harness.
        • If the throttle valve does not open, inspect the throttle valve actuator control motor and related wiring harness.
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