Dtc P0120/41 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A Circuit Malfunction


DESCRIPTION

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR - ECM)

CHECK ECM (VC VOLTAGE)

REPLACE DIESEL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (THROTTLE VALVE)

CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0120/41, P0122/41 AND/OR P0123/41)

DTC P0120/41 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Malfunction

DTC P0122/41 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit Low Input

DTC P0123/41 Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch "A" Circuit High Input


DESCRIPTION

HINT:
  1. These troubleshooting procedures are for the throttle position sensor.
  2. This electrical throttle system does not use a throttle cable.
  3. This throttle valve position sensor is a non-contact type.
The throttle position sensor is mounted on the diesel throttle body and detects the opening angle of the throttle valve. This sensor is electronically controlled and uses Hall-effect elements.
The ECM judges the vehicle's driving conditions from the signals input to its VLU terminal. The data is one of the conditions for EGR control, etc.

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DTC No.
DTC Detection Condition
Trouble Area
-
Condition of DTC P0120/41, P0122/41 or P0123/41 continues for 5 seconds (open or short in throttle position sensor circuit)
-
P0120/41
Throttle position sensor output (VLU) flutters up and down beyond normal operating range
(less than 0.2 V or more than 4.8 V)
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Open or short in throttle valve position sensor circuit
  2. Throttle position sensor
  3. ECM
P0122/41
Throttle position sensor output (VLU) is less than 0.2 V
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Throttle position sensor
  2. Open or short in VLU circuit
  3. Open in VC circuit
  4. ECM
P0123/41
Throttle position sensor output (VLU) is more than 4.8 V
(1 trip detection logic)
  1. Throttle position sensor
  2. Open in E2 circuit
  3. VC and VLU circuits are short-circuited
  4. ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

When the output voltage of the throttle position sensor deviates from the normal operating range (between 0.2 V and 4.8 V) for more than 3 seconds, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction of the sensor circuit and illuminates the MIL.

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WIRING DIAGRAM


Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.1Kd-Ftv Engine Control System.Ecd System. Dtc P0120/41 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A Circuit Malfunction


INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT:
  1. If DTCs related to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are output simultaneously, terminal E2 may have an open circuit.
  2. Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
NOTICE:
If the ECM is replaced, the new ECM needs initialization (Toyota Fortuner RM0000012X2005X.html).
1.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR - ECM)
Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.1Kd-Ftv Engine Control System.Ecd System. Dtc P0120/41 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A Circuit Malfunction

  1. Disconnect the E6 and E7 ECM connectors.

  1. Disconnect the T3 throttle position sensor connector.

  1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    E7-18 (VC) - T3-1 (VC)
    		Below 1 Ω
    E6-29 (VLU) - T3-3 (VTA)
    		Below 1 Ω
    E7-28 (E2) - T3-2 (E2)
    		Below 1 Ω
    E7-18 (VC) or T3-1 (VC) - Body ground
    		10 kΩ or higher
    E6-29 (VLU) or T3-3 (VTA) - Body ground
    		10 kΩ or higher
    E7-28 (E2) or T3-2 (E2) - Body ground
    		10 kΩ or higher


NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK


2.CHECK ECM (VC VOLTAGE)
Toyota Fortuner. Ggn50, 60 Kun51, 61 Tgn51 Lan50.1Kd-Ftv Engine Control System.Ecd System. Dtc P0120/41 Throttle Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A Circuit Malfunction

  1. Disconnect the T3 throttle position sensor connector.

  1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

  1. Measure the voltage of the ECM connector.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester Connection
    		Specified Condition
    E7-18 (VC) - E7-28 (E2)
    		4.5 to 5.5 V


NG
REPLACE ECM
OK


3.REPLACE DIESEL THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY (THROTTLE VALVE)

NEXT


4.CHECK IF DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0120/41, P0122/41 AND/OR P0123/41)

  1. Clear the DTC(s) (Toyota Fortuner RM0000012WY005X.html).

  1. Start the engine.

  1. Idle the engine for 60 seconds, and repeat quick engine revving to 2,500 rpm for 30 seconds.

  1. Read the DTC(s).

    Result:
    Display (DTC Output)
    		Proceed to
    P0120/41, P0122/41 and/or P0123/41
    		A
    No output
    		B


B
SYSTEM OK
A

REPLACE ECM