DTC P1122 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL FUNCTION

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DTC P1122 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL FUNCTION PFP:16119

Description
NOTE:
If DTC P1122 is displayed with DTC P1121 or 1126, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P1121 or
P1126. Refer to EC-1604 or EC-1613 .
Electric Throttle Control Actuator consists of throttle control motor, throttle position sensor, etc.
The throttle control motor is operated by the ECM and it opens and closes the throttle valve.
The current opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor and it provides feed-
back to the ECM to control the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve opening angle properly in
response to driving condition.
On Board Diagnosis Logic
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
Harness or connectors
P1122 Electric throttle control Electric throttle control function does not oper- (Throttle control motor circuit is open or
1122 performance problem ate properly. shorted)
Electric throttle control actuator

FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return
spring.

DTC Confirmation Procedure

NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
2. Select DATA MONITOR mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Start engine and let it idle for 5 seconds.
4. If DTC is detected, go to EC-1608, "Diagnostic Procedure" .

SEF058Y

WITH GST
Follow the procedure WITH CONSULT-II above.

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Wiring Diagram
A

EC

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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TER-
WIRE
MINAL ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
COLOR
NO.
BATTERY VOLTAGE
112 OR Throttle control motor relay (11 - 14V)
0 - 1.0V
Throttle control motor relay BATTERY VOLTAGE
113 R
power supply (11 - 14V)

0 - 14V

Engine stopped
Throttle control motor
114 L Shift lever position is D (A/T model)
(Open)
Shift lever position is 1st (M/T model)
Accelerator pedal is depressing
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Throttle control motor [Engine is running]

115 B Approximately 0V
ground Idle speed

0 - 14V

Engine stopped
Throttle control motor
116 P Shift lever position is D (A/T model)
(Close)
Shift lever position is 1st (M/T model)
Accelerator pedal is releasing
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: Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)

Diagnostic Procedure
1. RETIGHTEN GROUND SCREWS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF .
2. Loosen and retighten engine ground screws.

>> GO TO 2.

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2. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT A
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 115 and engine ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram. EC

Continuity should exist.

3. Also check harness for short to power. C
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors. D

3. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT-I

1. Reconnect harness connectors disconnected. E
2. Check voltage between ECM terminal 113 and ground under the
following conditions with CONSULT-II or tester.
F
Ignition switch Voltage
OFF Approximately 0V
Battery voltage G
ON
(11 - 14V)

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10. H
NG >> GO TO 4. PBIB0814E

4. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY I

1. Turn ignition switch OFF .

2. Disconnect throttle control motor relay harness connector. J

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3. Check voltage between throttle control motor relay terminals 2, 5

and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
Voltage: Battery voltage
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.

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5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness connectors E9, F47
Fuse and fusible link box connector E23
15A fuse
Harness for open or short between throttle control motor relay and battery

>> Repair or replace harness or connectors.

6. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check continuity between ECM terminal 113 and throttle control motor relay terminal 3.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

7. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check continuity between ECM terminal 112 and throttle control motor relay terminal 1.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

8. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY

Refer to EC-1612, "Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Replace throttle control motor relay.

9. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to EC-1341, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .

>> INSPECTION END

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10. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT A
1. Turn ignition switch OFF .
2. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
3. Disconnect ECM harness connector. EC
4. Check harness continuity between the following terminals.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
C
Electric throttle control
ECM terminal Continuity
actuator terminal
114 Should not exist D
3
116 Should exist
114 Should exist BBIA0103E
6
116 Should not exist E

5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG
F
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

11. CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY G

1. Remove the intake air duct.

2. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and H
the housing.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12. I
NG >> Remove the foreign matter and clean the electric throttle
control actuator inside.
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12. CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

L
Refer to EC-1612, "Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 13. M
NG >> GO TO 14.

13. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to EC-1341, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 14.
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.

14. REPLACE ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR

1. Replace the electric throttle control actuator.
2. Perform EC-1255, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
3. Perform EC-1255, "Idle Air Volume Learning" .

>> INSPECTION END

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Component Inspection
THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR RELAY
1. Apply 12V direct current between relay terminals 1 and 2.
2. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 5.
Conditions Continuity
12V direct current supply between
Yes
terminals 1 and 2
No current supply No
3. If NG, replace throttle control motor relay.

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THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR

1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Check resistance between terminals 3 and 6.
Resistance: Approximately 1 - 15 [at 25 C (77 F)]
3. If NG, replace electric throttle control actuator and go to next
step.
4. Perform EC-1255, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
5. Perform EC-1255, "Idle Air Volume Learning" .

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Remove and Installation

ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
Refer to EM-105, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

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