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DTC P2138 APP SENSOR

Component Description INFOID:0000000003650522

The accelerator pedal position sensor is installed on the upper end

of the accelerator pedal assembly. The sensor detects the accelera-
tor position and sends a signal to the ECM.
Accelerator pedal position sensor has two sensors. These sensors
are a kind of potentiometers which transform the accelerator pedal
position into output voltage, and emit the voltage signal to the ECM.
In addition, these sensors detect the opening and closing speed of
the accelerator pedal and feed the voltage signals to the ECM. The
ECM judges the current opening angle of the accelerator pedal from
these signals and controls the throttle control motor based on these
signals.
PBIB1741E
Idle position of the accelerator pedal is determined by the ECM
receiving the signal from the accelerator pedal position sensor. The ECM uses this signal for the engine oper-
ation such as fuel cut.
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode INFOID:0000000003650523

Specification data are reference values.

MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION

• Ignition switch: ON Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.6 - 0.9V

ACCEL SEN 1
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.0 - 4.8V

• Ignition switch: ON Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.6 - 0.9V

ACCEL SEN 2*
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.8V

• Ignition switch: ON Accelerator pedal: Fully released ON

CLSD THL POS
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
*: Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 signal is converted by ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM terminal voltage.

On Board Diagnosis Logic INFOID:0000000003650524

This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.

NOTE:
If DTC P2138 is displayed with DTC P0643, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643.
Refer to EC-911.

DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
• Harness or connector
(APP sensor 1 and 2 circuit is open or
shorted.)
[Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit
is shorted.]
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is
Accelerator pedal posi- Rationally incorrect voltage is sent to ECM
P2138 shorted.)
tion sensor circuit range/ compared with the signals from APP sensor 1
2138 (EVAP control system pressure sensor
performance and APP sensor 2.
circuit is shorted.)
• Accelerator pedal position sensor
(APP sensor 1 and 2)
• Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
• Refrigerant pressure sensor
• EVAP control system pressure sensor

FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.

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Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode

The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10
degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.

DTC Confirmation Procedure INFOID:0000000003650525

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.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 8V at idle.
1. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.
2. Check DTC.
3. If DTC is detected, go to EC-1001, "Diagnosis Procedure".

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Wiring Diagram INFOID:0000000003650526

BBWA3058E

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.

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TER-
MI- WIRE
ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
NAL COLOR
NO.
Sensor power supply
72 G/W (Refrigerant pressure sen- [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5V
sor)
Sensor power supply
76 G/R [Crankshaft position sensor [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5V
(POS)]
[Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine stopped 0.6 - 0.9V
Accelerator pedal position • Accelerator pedal: Fully released
81 W
sensor 1 [Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine stopped 3.9 - 4.7V
• Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed
[Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine stopped 0.3 - 0.6V
Accelerator pedal position • Accelerator pedal: Fully released
82 Y/G
sensor 2 [Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine stopped 1.95 - 2.4V
• Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed
Sensor power supply
83 O [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5V
(APP sensor 1)
[Engine is running]
Sensor ground
84 B/W • Warm-up condition Approximately 0V
(APP sensor 1)
• Idle speed
Sensor power supply
87 BR/Y [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5V
(APP sensor 2)
EVAP control system pres-
91 V/W [Ignition switch: ON] Approximately 5V
sure sensor power supply
[Engine is running]
Sensor ground
100 B • Warm-up condition Approximately 0V
(APP sensor 2)
• Idle speed

Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000003650527

1.CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten ground screws on the body.
Refer to EC-642, "Ground Inspection".

BBIA0927E

: Vehicle front
1. Body ground E9 (view with front 2. Washer tank 3. Fuse box
wheel RH and fender protector RH
removed.)
4. Body ground E15

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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
2.CHECK APP SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor (1) harness
connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.

PBIB3433E

3. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 4 and ground with

CONSULT-III or tester.

Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.

PBIA9606J

3.CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I

1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between APP sensor terminal 5 and ground with
CONSULT-III or tester.

Voltage: Approximately 5V
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 4.

PBIA9607J

4.CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between APP sensor terminal 5 and ECM terminal 87.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.

Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK APP SENSOR 2 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III
Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.

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ECM terminal Sensor terminal Reference Wiring Diagram

72 Refrigerant pressure sensor terminal 3 EC-1047, "Wiring Diagram"
76 Crankshaft position sensor (POS) terminal 1 EC-811, "Wiring Diagram"
87 APP sensor terminal 5 EC-988, "Wiring Diagram"
91 EVAP control system pressure sensor terminal 3 EC-867, "Wiring Diagram"
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6.CHECK COMPONENTS
Check the following.
• Crankshaft position sensor (POS) (Refer to EC-815, "Component Inspection".)
• Refrigerant pressure sensor (Refer to MTC-27.)
• EVAP control system pressure (Refer to EC-871, "Component Inspection".)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning component.
7.CHECK APP SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;
ECM terminal 84 and APP sensor terminal 2,
ECM terminal 100 and APP sensor terminal 1.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.

Continuity should exist.

4. 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 APP SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between the following;
ECM terminal 81 and APP sensor terminal 3,
ECM terminal 82 and APP sensor terminal 6.
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 9.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9.CHECK APP SENSOR
Refer to EC-1004, "Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> GO TO 10.
10.REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
1. Replace accelerator pedal assembly.
2. Perform EC-583, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning".
3. Perform EC-583, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning".
4. Perform EC-583, "Idle Air Volume Learning".

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>> INSPECTION END

11.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-636.

>> INSPECTION END

Component Inspection INFOID:0000000003650528

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR

1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminals 81 (APP sensor 1 sig-
nal), 82 (APP sensor 2 signal) and ground under the following
conditions.

Terminal Accelerator pedal Voltage

81 Fully released 0.6 - 0.9V
(Accelerator pedal position
sensor 1) Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.7V

82 Fully released 0.3 - 0.6V

(Accelerator pedal position
sensor 2) Fully depressed 1.95 - 2.4V PBIB3604E

4. If NG, replace accelerator pedal assembly and go to next step.

5. Perform EC-583, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning".
6. Perform EC-583, "Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning".
7. Perform EC-583, "Idle Air Volume Learning".
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003650529

ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Refer to ACC-3.

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