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DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR; Component Inspection

EF & EC-7095prose procedure

Source presents inconsistent fully-open spec (4.10-4.60 V with CONSULT-II vs 4.10-4.80 V without) — preserved verbatim.

Component Inspection

CG10, CGA3

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

With CONSULT-II

  1. 1
    Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  2. 2
    Stop engine (ignition switch OFF) and wait at least 1 second.
  3. 3
    Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. 4
    Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II.
  5. 5
    Check voltage of "THRTL POS SEN" under the following conditions.

TPS Voltage — With CONSULT-II

Completely closed
Voltage (V)0.20 - 0.81 (a)
Partially open
Voltage (V)Between (a) and (b)
Completely open
Voltage (V)4.10 - 4.60 (b)
If NG, replace throttle position sensor.

Without CONSULT-II

  1. 1
    Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  2. 2
    Stop engine (ignition switch OFF) and wait at least 1 second.
  3. 3
    Turn ignition switch ON.
  4. 4
    Check voltage between ECM terminal 73 (Throttle position sensor signal) and ground under the following conditions.

TPS Voltage — Without CONSULT-II

Completely closed
Voltage (V)0.20 - 0.81 (a)
Partially open
Voltage (V)Between (a) and (b)
Completely open
Voltage (V)4.10 - 4.80 (b)
If NG, replace throttle position sensor.

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