For 1990-2009 cars

### Circuit Description

The throttle position (TP) sensors 1 and 2 are located within the throttle body assembly. Each sensor has the following components:

• | A 5-volt reference circuit

• | A low reference circuit

• | A signal circuit

This provides the powertrain control module (PCM) with a signal voltage proportional to throttle plate movement. TP sensor 1 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the 5-volt reference and decreases as the throttle plate is opened. TP sensor 2 signal voltage at closed throttle is near the low reference and increases as the throttle plate is opened. If the PCM detects that the TP sensor 2 signal voltage is not within the predicted range, DTC P0220 sets.

### DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC P0220 Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2 Circuit

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | The ignition switch is in the Crank or the Run position.

• | DTC P0641 is not set.

• | The ignition voltage is more than 5.23 volts.

• | DTC P0220 runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects that the TP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.31 volt or more than 4.7 volts for more than 0.5 second.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails.

• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Freeze Frame and/or the Failure Records.

• | The control module commands the TAC system to operate in the Reduced Engine Power mode.

• | A message center or an indicator displays Reduced Engine Power.

• | Under certain conditions the control module commands the engine OFF.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

• | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic runs and passes.

• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

• | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 |

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Observe the throttle position (TP) sensor voltage with the accelerator pedal in the rest position with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate voltage less than the first value or greater than the second value?

0.31 V

4.7 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3 |

1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Does the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Intermittent Conditions

4 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the throttle body harness connector.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Observe the TP sensor 2 voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool indicate voltage within the specified range?

4.8-5.2 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

5 | Probe the TP sensor signal circuit with a test lamp connected to ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6
6 | Observe the TP sensor 2 parameter with a test lamp still connected to the TP sensor signal circuit. Does the scan tool indicate voltage at the specified value? | 0 V | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11
7 | Measure the voltage of the TP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit with a DMM. Does the DMM indicate voltage within the specified range? | 4.8-5.2 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10
8 | Probe the TP sensor low reference circuit with a test lamp connected to B+. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 14
9 | Test the TP sensor low reference circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 18
10 | Does the DMM indicate voltage less than the specified value on the TP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit? | 5 V | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 17
11 | Test the TP sensor 2 signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 13
12 | Test the TP sensor 2 signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 20
13 | Test the TP sensor 2 signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 20
14 | Test the TP sensor 2 low reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 20
15 | Test the TP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 16
16 | Test the TP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 20
17 | Test the TP sensor 2, 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | --
18 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the throttle body harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 19
19 | Replace the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 22 | --
20 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the powertrain control module (PCM) harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 22 | Go to Step 21
21 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 22 | --
22 |

1. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 23

23 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle | System OK