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P0222 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit Low Input

AutoHex Online Help: Hyundai ACCENT(RB) 2012
Component Location
General Description

The Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) system which is composed of throttle body, Throttle Position Sensor(TPS)1&2 and Accelerator Position Sensor(APS) 1&2 controls the mass of airflow by driver's intention. The throttle valve opening is control by throttle motor which is controlled by ECM. TPS is a variable resistance and its value is cahnged by open angle of throttle valve.



DTC Description

If the sensor input voltage is lower than the minimum threshold value during 0.14 sec under normal driving condition, ECM sets DTC P0222.

DTC Detecting Condition

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy

Signal check, low

Poor connection

Open or short to ground in power harness

Short to ground in signal harness

TPS

ECM

Enable Conditions

IG "ON"

Threshold Value

The voltage of TPS < 0.156V

Diagnostic Time

0.14 sec

MIL ON Condition

5 sec

Diagnostic Circuit Diagram
Signal Waveform & Data

Normal waveform of TPS1 & TPS2 with no accel padal depressed under IG ON condition