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Component Inspection

  1. Monitor the "Throttle Position Sensor Angle1, 2-Voltage" parameter on the "Current data" with GDS.
  2. Select "Actuation Test"  mode and execute "ETC motor" item.
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Current Data And Actuation Test
    G11800071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • During "ETC Motor" test, TPS1 and TPS2 show symmetrical movements.
  3. Is the waveform normal?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between ECM/PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair " procedure.

    NO 

    • Check ETC for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good ETC and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace TPS and then go to "Verification Of Vehicle Repair " procedure.
    NOTE: It is necessary to perform the TPS adaptation procedure after the ETC assembly or ECM/PCM replacing.
    • TPS adaptation procedure Ignition "OFF" and then "ON" without cranking. Wait for 10 seconds under enable conditions.

    → Enable conditions: Battery >10V & Intake Air Temp. >5.3°C (41.5°F) & 5.3°C (41.5°F) <Engine CoolantTemp. <99.8°C (211.6°F)