Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit Description
This DTC will run when battery voltage is greater than 7 volts. DTC will set when TP sensor No. 1 voltage is greater than 4.9 volts or less than 0.12 volt, or the rationality of TP sensor No. 1 is greater than 0.2 volt in part load/throttle or greater than 1.13 volts in full throttle. ECM will illuminate MIL and records the operating conditions in the Freeze Frame on the second consecutive drive trip that the diagnostic runs and fails.
DTC will clear when ECM turns off MIL after 3 consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles in which no failures are reported by this diagnostic or any other emission related diagnostic. DTC will also clear when battery is disconnected or cleared by scan tool.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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