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Table of Contents
Sub-Headings
Safety 2
Warnings 2
Cautions 2
Introduction 2
Note 2
Description of Operation 2
Troubleshooting 4
Installation of Accelerator Pedal 7
Troubleshooting the Position Sensor 7
Tables
Table 1—Troubleshooting Accelerator
Position Sensor 4
Table 2—Troubleshooting OEM
Harness 4
Table 3—Troubleshooting Clear the
Fault Code 5
Table 4—OEM Accelerator and
Harness 5
Table 5—Condition 5
Table 6—Troubleshooting Step 1
Accelerator Position Sensor
And Step 2 Harness and Pins 5
Table 7—Accelerator Position Sensor
Resistance 6
Table 8—Condition 6
Table 9—Troubleshooting Step 1B
Accelerator Position Sensor
Resistance 6
Schematics
Schematic 1—Throttle Circuit 3
Schematic 2—Throttle Position Sensor 3
Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit 1

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position may vary slightly with different

TC Throttle manufacturers.
Safety Warning
The purpose of this safety summary is The three wires in the harness that connect
twofold. First, it is to ensure the safety and to the position sensor must be twisted
health of individuals performing service on together.
this Blue Bird product. Second, it is to help
ensure the protection of equipment. Before
performing any service on the TC Series
bus, individuals should read and adhere to
the applicable warnings and cautions located Description of Operation
throughout this service manual. The wiring harness to the accelerator pedal
may have six wires. The accelerator
position circuit uses three of them.
Warnings • +5 volt supply wire (pin 29)
Warnings refer to a procedure or practice
• Return ground (pin 19)
that, if not correctly adhered to, could result
• Signal wire (pin 30)
in serious injury or death.
Cautions Notes
See Schematic 2.
Cautions refer to a procedure or practice
that, if not properly adhered to, could result
The remaining three wires are part of the
in damage to or destruction of equipment.
engine idle validation circuit. Schematic 1.
See Tables 1 through 6 for troubleshooting.

Notes
Notes are generally used to explain, clarify
or otherwise give additional insight for a
given subject, product or procedure. Please
note that on occasion, notes, too, may be
used to advise of potential hazards.
Introduction
The accelerator position sensor is attached to
the underside of the accelerator pedal. The
accelerator position sensor sends a signal to
the Electronic Control Module (ECM) when
the driver pushes down on the accelerator.
Note
The connector pin designation shown for
the accelerator wiring harness in these
troubleshooting steps are examples of a
typical speed sensor circuit. Connector pin
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Schematic 1: Throttle Circuit
Schematic 2: Throttle Position Sensor

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Troubleshooting • Part Number 3823995 – male

Weather-Pack test lead
• Part Number 3823996 – female
Warning Weather-Pack test lead
To avoid damage to pins and/or harness,
use only the proper test leads.
• Part Number 3822758 – male

Deutsch/Metri-Pack test lead
Steps Checks/Inspection Specifications

1 Check the accelerator position sensor.
1A Inspect the OEM harness and the accelerator position No damaged pins.
sensor connector pins.
1B Check the accelerator position sensor resistance. 250 to 300 ohms.
1C Check the resistance between sensor pins. Note: Released: 1500 to 3000
Measure when the pedal is depressed and released. ohms. Note: Released
resistance must be at least
1000 ohms more than
depressed resistance.
1D Check for a short circuit to ground in the sensor at +5 More than 100k ohms.
volt supply.
1E Check for a short circuit to ground in the sensor signal More than 100k ohms.
wire.
Table 1: Troubleshooting (Step 1) Accelerator Position Sensor

2 Check OEM harness.
2A Inspect the harness and the ECM connector pins. No damaged pins.
2B Check for an open circuit in the supply, signal and return Less than 10 ohms.
wires of the OEM harness.
2C Check for a short circuit between the +5 volt supply wire More than 100k ohms.
and any other wire in the OEM harness.
2D Check for a short circuit between the accelerator position More than 100k ohms.
signal wire and any other wire in the OEM harness.
2E Check for a short circuit between the +5 volt supply and More than 100k ohms.
return wires. (Fault Code 132 only.)
2F Check for a short circuit to ground in the accelerator More than 100k ohms.
position sensor +5 volt supply circuit. (Fault Code 132
only.)
2G Check for a short circuit to ground in the accelerator More than 100k ohms.
position sensor signal circuit. (Fault Code 132 only.)
Table 2: Troubleshooting (Step 2) OEM Harness

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3 Clear the fault code.
3A Disable the fault code. Fault Code 131 or 132 inactive.
3B Clear the inactive fault codes. All faults cleared.
Table 3: Troubleshooting (Step 3) Clear the Fault Code
Steps Checks/Inspection
1 Check the accelerator position sensor.
1A Disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Table 4: OEM Accelerator and Harness
Condition:
• Key switch in the OFF position.
• Disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Table 5: Condition
Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Inspect the OEM harness and the OK 1B
accelerator position sensor connector No damaged pins.
pins for the following:
• Bent or broken pins

• Pushed back or expanded
pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the
connector
• Missing or damaged seals
Not OK 3A
Repair the damaged pins.
Repair or replace the OEM harness or
sensor, whichever has the damaged pins.
• Repair the OEM harness. Refer to

Procedures 019-203 or 019-206.
• Replace the OEM harness. Refer
to Procedure 019-071.
• Replace the accelerator position
sensor. Refer to equipment
manufacturer's troubleshooting and
repair manual.
Table 6: Troubleshooting Step 1 Accelerator Position Sensor and Step 2 Harness and Pins

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Steps Checks/Inspection
1B Check the accelerator position sensor resistance.
Table 7: Accelerator Position Sensor Resistance
Condition:
• Key switch in the OFF position.
• Disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Table 8: Condition
Action Specification/Repair Next Step

Check for open or short circuit between OK 1C
pins in the accelerator position sensor. 250 to 3000 ohms
• Measure the resistance from pin C

to pin A on the sensor side of the
accelerator position sensor when
the accelerator pedal is released
and when it is depressed.
Note
Install the 6-pin, Part Number 3824892,
or the 3-pin, Part Number 3823255, repair
connector onto the accelerator position
sensor.
Note
The pin letters that are shown above are
for the integrated sensor switch (ISS) and
letters shown in brackets are for pedals
with separate idle validation and
accelerator sensors.
Not OK. 3A
Replace the accelerator position
sensor. Refer to the equipment
manufacturer's troubleshooting and
repair manual.
Table 9: Troubleshooting (Step 1B) Accelerator Position Sensor Resistance

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Troubleshooting the Position

Sensor
1. Pull the top of the accelerator up and out
(toward you).
2. Remove the cross-head screw to release
the wiring harness clamp.
3. Remove the "E" clip from the hinge pin
at the heel of the pedal.
4. Remove the hinge pin from the pedal.
5. Turn the pedal over, being careful with
the wiring harness.
6. Carefully remove the wiring harness
plug from the accelerator sensor.
7. Continue with the tests as outlined. See
Tables 1 through 6.
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Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit 1

position may vary slightly with different

See Tables 1 through 6 for troubleshooting.

2 Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit

Schematic 1: Throttle Circuit

Schematic 2: Throttle Position Sensor

Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit 3

Troubleshooting • Part Number 3823995 – male

• Part Number 3822758 – male

Steps Checks/Inspection Specifications

Steps Checks/Inspection Specifications

4 Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit

Steps Checks/Inspection Specifications

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

• Bent or broken pins

• Repair the OEM harness. Refer to

Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit 5

Action Specification/Repair Next Step

• Measure the resistance from pin C

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Troubleshooting the Position

Section 080.1—Throttle Circuit 7

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