ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DO) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

DTC P2138 THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH “D”/“E” VOLTAGE CORRELATION

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Immediately at fault recognition

CAUTION:

After repairing or replacing the defective part, perform the Clear Memory Mode and Inspection Mode .

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:

Improper idling

Poor driving performance

WIRING DIAGRAM:

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1.CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR OUTPUT.

1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

2) Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

Main accelerator pedal position sensor signal

(B135) No. 23 (+) — Chassis ground (−):

Sub accelerator pedal position sensor signal

(B135) No. 31 (+) — Chassis ground (−):

Is the difference in measured values for the main accelerator pedal position sensor signal and the sub accelerator pedal position sensor signal 0 V?

2.CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR OUTPUT.

1) Measure the voltage between accelerator pedal position sensor connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

(B315) No. 6 (+) — Chassis ground (−):

(B315) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−):

Is the difference in measured values for the main accelerator pedal position sensor signal and the sub accelerator pedal position sensor signal 0 V?

Replace the accelerator pedal.

Repair the harness and connector.

NOTE:

In this case, repair the following item:

Open circuit of harness between the ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

Ground short circuit of harness between the ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor connectors.

Poor contact of coupling connector

3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CONNECTOR.

Measure the resistance of harness between the accelerator pedal position sensor connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

(B315) No. 5 — Chassis ground:

(B315) No. 2 — Chassis ground:

Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?

Repair the poor contact of the ECM connector.

Repair the harness and connector.

NOTE:

In this case, repair the following item:

Open circuit of harness between the ECM and accelerator pedal position sensor connector.

Open circuit of harness between ECM and engine ground

Poor contact of joint connector

Poor contact of coupling connector