For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category

### DTC Descriptor

DTC P1551: Throttle Control Lower Position not Reached during Learning Mode

### Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the throttle valve by applying a varying voltage to the control circuits of the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor. The ECM monitors the duty cycle that is required to actuate the throttle valve. The ECM monitors the throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 to determine the actual throttle valve position.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).

• | The engine speed is less than 40 RPM.

• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 5-100°C (41-212°F).

• | The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 5-143°C (41-290°F).

• | The ignition voltage is greater than 8 volts.

• | The accelerator pedal position (APP) is less than 15 percent.

• | DTC P1551 runs when the conditions above have been met for greater than 4 seconds.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | The ECM detects the TP sensor angle is less than 11 percent or greater than 39 percent when the throttle actuator control motor is deactivated.

• | The condition exists for greater than 1 second or for a cumulative of 10 seconds.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P1551 is a type A DTC.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P1551 is a type A DTC.

### Diagnostic Aids

• | The scan tool has the ability to operate the throttle actuator control system using Special Functions. This function operates the throttle through the entire range in order to determine if the throttle body and system operate correctly.

• | Inspect for a condition in which the throttle valve may have been held open.

• | Inspect for conditions in which ice may have formed in the throttle bore.

• | The throttle valve is spring loaded to a slightly open position. This is referred to as the rest position. The throttle valve should not be completely closed, nor should it be open any greater than predetermined amount. The throttle valve should move open and to the closed position without binding under the normal spring pressure. The throttle should NOT be free to move open or closed WITHOUT spring pressure.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

#### Description and Operation

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

#### Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

### Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify that DTCs P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P2100, P2101 or P2119 are not set.

⇒ | If a DTC is set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle for further diagnosis.

2. Start the engine. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool for 30 seconds. DTC P1551 should not set.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

### Circuit/System Testing

Ignition OFF, disconnect the air intake duct at the throttle body and inspect for the following:

• | Throttle valve that is NOT in the rest position.

• | Throttle valve that is binding open or closed.

• | Throttle valve that is free to move open or closed WITHOUT spring pressure.

⇒ | If a condition is found, replace the throttle body assembly.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification.

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.