Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 524

Fig. 28: Checking For Continuity Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminal No. 4 And Body 
Ground 

Is there continuity? 

YES - Go to step 22. 

NO - Repair open in the wire between APP sensor A and the ECM/PCM (A26), then go to step 17. 

15. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A21 and A24. 

 

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Fig. 29: Measuring Voltage Between ECM/PCM Connector Terminals A21 And A24 

Is there about 5 V ? 

YES - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (A21) and APP sensor A, then go to step 17. 

NO - Go to step 22. 

16. Replace the APP sensor (see THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ). 

17. Reconnect ECM/PCM connector.  

18. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

19. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.  

20. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).  

21. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

YES - If DTC P2122 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at APP sensor A and the 
ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated 
DTC troubleshooting. 

 

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NO - Troubleshooting is complete. 

22. Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see 

HOW TO SUBSTITUTE THE ECM/PCM ).  

23. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs in the DTCs MENU with the HDS. 

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated? 

YES - If DTC P2122 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at APP sensor A and the 
ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated 
DTC troubleshooting. 

NO - If the ECM/PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM/PCM was substituted, 
replace the original ECM/PCM (see HOW TO REMOVE THE ECM/PCM FOR TESTING ). 

DTC P2123: APP SENSOR A (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR D) CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

Is there about 4.9 V, or higher? 

YES - Go to step 3. 

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

3. Turn the ignition swith OFF.  

4. Disconnect the APP sensor 6P connector.  

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. At the wire harness side, measure voltage between APP sensor 6P connector terminals No. 5 and No. 6. 

 

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Fig. 30: Measuring Voltage Between APP Sensor 6P Connector Terminals No. 5 And No. 6 

Is there about 5 V ? 

YES - Go to step 8. 

NO - Go to step 7. 

7. Measure voltage between ECM/PCM connector terminals A21 and A24. 

 

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