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121=closed throttle voltage lower or higher than expected
565=canister purge circuit failure
172=HEGO shows system always lean
212=loss of IDM input to PCM or spout circuit grounded
565=canister purge circuit failure
172=HEGO shows system always lean
212=loss of IDM input to PCM or spout circuit grounded
DTC 121: Indicates the TPS sensor's rotational setting may be out of Self-Test range.
Possible causes:
-Binding throttle linkage
-TP sensor may not be seated properly (tightened down)
-Damaged TPS
Does throttle move freely and return to closed throttle position?
Possible causes:
-Binding throttle linkage
-TP sensor may not be seated properly (tightened down)
-Damaged TPS
Does throttle move freely and return to closed throttle position?
- Disconnect TPS, check for damaged or pushed out pins, corrosion, loose wires, etc. and rerun codes with TPS harness disconnected. Is DTC 122 present (Ignore all other DTCs)?
- If YES-Key On Engine Off-Measure voltage between VREF circuit and SIG RTN circuit while connected, backprobing wires with needles (Do not force multimeter leads into rubber boot as damage will occur.)
- Is voltage between 4-6 volts?
- If Yes-Replace TPS sensor
Note: Test between (VREF) orange and (SIG RTN) green wires. The image below is testing between (SIG RTN) green and (GND) black wires and should be ignored for this test.

- Now test between (SIG RTN) green wire and (GND) black wire as depicted in image above.
Is voltage approx. 1.0V?
Last edited by bluecar5556; Oct 5, 2011 at 05:39 AM.


