Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Sfi system / Throttle/pedal position
sensor/switch ”a” circuit
range/performance problem
Toyota Corolla (E120): Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch ”a” circuit range/performance problem
Dtc p0121 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch ”a” circuit range/performance problem
Hint
: this is the purpose of the ”throttle position sensor”.
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Inspect dlc3 terminal voltage
Turn the ignition switch to on.
measure voltage between terminals 13 (tc) and 4 (cg) of
dlc3.
Ok:
voltage: 10 – 16 v
2 Check harness and connector(between cruise control ecu assy
and dlc3)
Check for open and short circuit in harness ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check d squib circuit(airbag sensor assy center – horn button
assy)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the horn button assy.
release the airbag ...
Replacement
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal
2. Remove engine under cover rh
3. Remove starter assy
Disconnect the starter connector.
open the terminal cover.
remove the nut, then disconnect the starter wire.
remove the 2 bolts, then remove the starter.
4. Install starter a ...