
RENR5622 145
Troubleshooting Section
2. Repair the wiring and/or the connector. Replace
parts, if neces
sary. Verify that the problem is
resolved.
STOP.
•
Not OK – The voltage measurement is not 8.0 ±
0.4 VDC.
Repair: Replace the ECM. Refer to
Troubleshoot
ing, “Replacing the ECM”.
STOP.
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Throttle Position Sensor
SMCS Code: 1913-038
System Operat
ion Description:
Use this procedure to troubleshoot the electrical
system if a pr
oblem is suspected with the throttle
position signal or if the diagnostic code in Table 40 is
active or easily repeated.
Table 40
Diagnostic Codes Table
Description
Conditions which Generate this Code System Response
MID 0036 - CID 0091 - FMI 08 Throttle
Position signal abnormal
The Engine’s Electronic Control Module
(ECM) detects a sensor frequency
that is less than 150 Hz or a sensor
frequency that is greater than 1000 Hz
for two seconds.
or
The engine’s ECM detects a duty cycle
that is less than 5 percent or a duty
cycle that is greater than 95 percent for
one second.
Thecodewillbeactive.
The throttle signal defaults to a zero
percent duty cycle.
The throttle position sensor (TPS) provides a throttle
position signal to the engine’s ECM. The pedal
mounted TPS is attached directly to the assembly.
The pedal mounted TPS cannot be adjusted.
The engine ECM receives a PWM signal from the
throttle position sensor. The ECM converts the duty
cycle of the signal into a usable throttle position. The
duty cycle must be between 5 percent and 95 percent
for a valid signal. The frequency of the signal must be
a fixed frequency between 150 Hz and 1000 Hz. The
ECM displays the throttle position as a percentage
between 0 and 100 percent.