2008 Later Touring, TT418
2008 Later Touring, TT418
2008 Later Touring, TT418
Diagnostics
November 3, 2009
Electrical
APPLIES TO SYMPTOMS
2008-Later Touring, Police and Trike Models • Driveability or Performance Concerns
• Abnormal or Erratic Mechanical Operation
• Intermittent or Erratic Electrical Operation
DTC P2135
General Information
Read this general information to better understand what can set code P2135 in the ECM. After
the general information, you will find information about possible root causes and tips for diagnosing
and repairing affected vehicles.
NOTE
Throttle Position Sensor circuit codes such as P0120, P0220, P0122, P0123, P0222 or P0223,
should take diagnostic priority over a P2135 code. If any of these TP sensor codes exist concur-
rently with the P2135, they should be investigated first using the Electrical Diagnostic Manual.
The two TP sensors work opposite of each other. As the throttle plate opens, TPS1 voltage ranges
from 0.0-5.0V, while TPS2 voltage ranges from 5.0-0.0V. The sum of the two TPS voltages should
always measure approximately 5.0V. These wires are: TPS1, BN/V pin 37 of the ECM, and TPS
BN/R pin 36 of the ECM.
The TP sensors 1 and 2 should never add to more than 5.13 VDC or less than 4.87 VDC. A sum
of voltages out of this range should register a current P2135 code.
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em00412 Twist Grip Sensor
Throttle
Control Actuator
[224A] 6 5 4 3 2 1
[224B] 6 5 4 3 2 1
GY
BN
BE
BK
R
V
[211A] 6 5 4 3 2 1
[211B] 6 5 4 3 2 1
[204A] 6 5 4 3 2 1
BN/O
BN/R
BK/O
BN/V
BK/W
BK/PK
[204B] 6 5 4 3 2 1
ECM [78A] [78B]
BN/O
R/W
BK/W
BE/GN
BK/GY
V/Y
Throttle By Wires HI 29 29 BK/O
Throttle By Wires LO 30 30 BK/PK
Throttle Pos. Sensor-2 36 36 BN/R
Throttle Pos. Sensor-1 37 37 BN/V
Figure 1. Schematic
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Figure 2. View of Fretting on Pins
DTC P2101
General Information
The TCA contains two potentiometers (designated as TPS1 and TPS2) and an electric DC motor
for controlling the actuation of the throttle. TPS1 and TPS2 are mounted in the TCA. They are
connected to the keyed shaft for the throttle plate and used to communicate the position of the
throttle plate.
Each TPS supplies input to the ECM in response to the positioning of the throttle plate. The ECM
activates the motor in the TCA to move the throttle plate, based on signals from the TGS. When
the ECM sends voltage modulations to pins 2 and 3 of the TCA to move the throttle motor, it
checks for subsequent TP1 and TP2 voltage changes. If it does not sense TP sensor changes,
it can set this code.
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Current Root Cause Investigation
First verify that the throttle plate moves freely while the engine is not running. If it does not, the
TCA should be replaced.
Poor ECM connections seem to be the most likely cause. Be aware that issues with 2008 models
may be aggravated by seat pan-to-ECM connector contact.
A poor connection at pins 29 and 30 could cause an interruption in voltage to the throttle motor
and cause the code. Similarly the ECM uses voltage from pin 52 YEL/GN to supply power used
at pins 29 and 30 and could cause the same symptoms.
Repair Procedure
Identifying connection issues at this location may be difficult.
1. Test the listed wires from the ECM to the TCA for opens and shorts before replacing any
parts.
2. If the wires pass a resistance test and wiggle test, and the terminal pass visual inspections,
the ECM socket terminals should be replaced. These are pins 29, 30, and 52 at the ECM.
3. After the repair, cycle the ignition switch three times waiting about 10 seconds at each position.
Each time the key is turned on, the throttle plate will open slightly, then close again. This is
a normal IAC learn function.
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