Acura RL. Manual - part 452

17. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a 

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

18. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2118 indicated?  

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the throttle actuator 
control module. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE 
PCM ), then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the 
original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, 
go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

DTC P2122: APP SENSOR A (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR D) CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Check APP SENSOR A in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is there about 0.1 V or less?  

YES - Go to step 3. 

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals 
at APP sensor A and the PCM. 

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Disconnect the APP sensor 6P connector.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Measure voltage between APP sensor 6P connector terminals No. 2 and No. 3. 

Fig. 37: Measuring Voltage Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminals No. 2 And No. 3 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:

Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, 
and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL 
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

 

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Is there about 5 V?  

YES - Go to step 7. 

NO - Go to step 17. 

7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

8. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  

9. Disconnect PCM connector D(17P).  

10. Check for continuity between APP sensor 6P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. 

Fig. 38: Checking Continuity Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Repair short in the wire between APP sensor A and the PCM (D3), then go to step 20. 

NO - Go to step 11. 

11. Connect PCM connector terminal D3 to body ground with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 39: Connecting PCM Connector Terminal D3 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

12. Check for continuity between APP sensor 6P connector terminal No. 1 and body ground. 

 

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Fig. 40: Checking Continuity Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminal No. 1 And Body 
Ground 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there continuity?  

YES - Go to step 13. 

NO - Repair open in the wire between APP sensor A and the PCM (D3), then go to step 20. 

13. Reconnect PCM connector D (17P).  

14. Connect APP sensor 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3 with a jumper wire. 

Fig. 41: Connecting APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminals No. 1 And No. 3 With Jumper Wire 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

15. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

16. Check APP SENSOR A in the DATA LIST with the HDS. 

Is there about 0.1 V or less?  

YES - Go to step 25. 

NO - Go to step 18. 

17. Measure voltage between PCM connector terminals D2 and D7. 

 

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Fig. 42: Measuring Voltage Between PCM Connector Terminals D2 And D7 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

Is there about 5 V?  

YES - Repair open in the wire between the PCM (D22) and APP sensor A, then go to step 20. 

NO - Go to step 25. 

18. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

19. Replace the accelerator pedal module (see ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

20. Reconnect all connectors.  

21. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

22. Reset the PCM with the HDS.  

23. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

24. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2122 indicated?  

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at APP sensor A and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the 
indicated DTCs troubleshooting. 

25. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

26. Reconnect all connectors.  

27. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE PCM ), or substitute a 

known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ).  

28. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS. 

Is DTC P2122 indicated?  

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at APP sensor A and the PCM. If the PCM was 
updated, substitute a known-good PCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE PCM ), then recheck. If the 
PCM was substituted, go to step 1. 

NO - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the 

 

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