Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 1529

6E–331

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1280 APS 2 Output Fault

060R100141

Circuit Description

D

The accelerator position (AP) sensor circuit provides a
voltage signal relative to accelerator pedal angle.
The accelerator pedal sensor (AP2) will vary about
87 % at idle position to about 13 % at wide open
throttle(WOT) to specified voltage (about 5V).

This code detects a continuous short to ground or
high in either the circuit or the sensor.

Conditions for setting the DTC

D

The Ignition is “ON”.

D

The accelerator pedal sensor 2 is less than 2.5 % or
more than 97 % in the specified voltage (5V) with more
than 62.4 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

D

The PCM will ON the MIL after second trip with
detected fault.

D

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

D

The PCM will turn the MIL “OFF” on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

D

A history DTC P1280 will clear after 40 consecutive trip
cycle during which the warm up cycles have occurred
without a fault.

D

DTC P1280 can be cleared using the Tech 2 “Clear
Info” function.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent may be caused by the following:

D

Poor connections.

D

Misrouted harness.

D

Rubbed through wire insulation.

D

Broken wire inside the insulation.

Check for the following conditions:

D

Poor connection at PCM-Inspect harness connectors
for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal to wire connection.

D

Damaged harness-Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the
AP sensor 2 display on the Tech 2 while moving
connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor.
A change in the display will indicate the location of
the fault. If DTC P1280 cannot be duplicated, the
information included in the Failure Records data can
be useful in determining vehicle mileage since the
DTC was last set.

If it is determined that the DTC occurs intermittently,
performing the DTC

P1280 Diagnostic Chart may isolate the cause of the
fault.

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6E–332

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

DTC P1280 - APS 2 Circuit Fault

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the “On-Board (OBD) System Check” performed?

—

Go to

 Step 2

Go to

 OBD

System

Check

2

Was the “Electric Throttle Control (ETC) System
Check” performed?

—

Go to 

Step 3

Go to 

ETC

System

Check

3

Observe the AP angle reading on the Tech 2 while
slowly opening the throttle.

Does the AP angle increase steadily and evenly from
the closed throttle value to the wide open  throttle
value?

Idle position

=86 

∼

 88 %

Wide open

throttle    =12

∼

 14 %

Refer to

Diagnostic

Aids

Go to

 Step 4

4

1. Disconnect the AP sensor.
2. Observe the AP sensor reading on the Tech 2.

Is the AP sensor reading near the specified value?

 0V

Go to

 Step 5

Go to

 Step 6

5

1. Connect a test light between the 5 voltage supply

circuit and the AP2 sensor signal circuit at the AP
sensor harness connector.

2. Observe the AP sensor reading on the Tech 2.

Is the AP sensor reading near the specified value?

 5V

Go to

 Step 7

Go to

 Step 8

6

Check the following items;

1. AP2 signal circuit for a short to volt.
2. AP2 sensor ground circuit for high resistance

between the PCM and the AP sensor.

3. AP2 sensor ground circuit for a poor connection.
4. If a problem is found, repair wiring harness as

necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

 Step 9

7

Check the following items;

1. AP2 signal circuit or 5 volt supply circuit for a poor

connection.

2. AP2 signal circuit or 5 volt supply circuit for high

resistance between the PCM and the AP2 sensor.

3. If a problem is found, repair wiring harness as

necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

 Step 9

8

Replace the AP sensor.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

—

9

Replace the PCM.

IMPORTANT: The replacement PCM must be
programmed. Refer to

 ON-Vehicle Service in Power

Control Module and Sensors for procedures. 

And also refer to latest Service Bulletin. Check to see
if the latest software is released or not.

And then Down Load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

—

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6E–333

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1285 APS 3 Output Fault

060R100141

Circuit Description

D

The accelerator position (AP) sensor circuit provides a
voltage signal relative to accelerator pedal angle.
The accelerator pedal sensor (AP3) will vary about
87 % at idle position to about 34 % at wide open
throttle(WOT) to specified voltage (about 5V).

This code detects a continuous short to ground or
high in either the circuit or the sensor.

Conditions for setting the DTC

D

The Ignition is “ON”.

D

The accelerator pedal sensor 3 is less than 2.5 % or
more than 97 % in the specified voltage (5V) with more
than 62.4 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

D

The PCM will ON the MIL after second trip with
detected the fault.

D

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

D

The PCM will turn the MIL “OFF” on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

D

A history DTC P1285 will clear after 40 consecutive trip
cycle during which the warm up cycles have occurred
without a fault.

D

DTC P1285 can be cleared using the Tech 2 “Clear
Info” function.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent may be caused by the following:

D

Poor connections.

D

Misrouted harness.

D

Rubbed through wire insulation.

D

Broken wire inside the insulation.

Check for the following conditions:

D

Poor connection at PCM-Inspect harness connectors
for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal to wire connection.

D

Damaged harness-Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the
AP sensor 3 display on the Tech 2 while moving
connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor.
A change in the display will indicate the location of
the fault. If DTC P1285 cannot be duplicated, the
information included in the Failure Records data can
be useful in determining vehicle mileage since the
DTC was last set.

If it is determined that the DTC occurs intermittently,
performing the DTC

P1285 Diagnostic Chart may isolate the cause of the
fault.

SECTION

6E–334

6VD1 3.2L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS

DTC P1285 – APS 3 Circuit Fault

 

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the “On-Board (OBD) System Check” performed?

—

Go to

 Step 2

Go to

 OBD

System

Check

2

Was the “Electric Throttle Control (ETC) System
Check” performed?

—

Go to 

Step 3

Go to 

ETC

System

Check

3

Observe the AP angle reading on the Tech 2 while
slowly opening the throttle.

Does the AP angle increase steadily and evenly from
the closed throttle value to the wide open  throttle
value?

Idle position

=86 

∼

 88 %

Wide open

throttle    =32

∼

 36 %

Refer to

Diagnostic

Aids

Go to

 Step 4

4

1. Disconnect the AP sensor.
2. Observe the AP sensor reading on the Tech 2.

Is the AP sensor reading near the specified value?

 0V

Go to

 Step 5

Go to

 Step 6

5

1. Connect a test light between the 5 volt supply circuit

and the AP3 sensor signal circuit at the AP sensor
harness connector.

2. Observe the AP sensor reading on the Tech 2.

Is the AP sensor reading near the specified value?

 5V

Go to

 Step 7

Go to

 Step 8

6

Check the following items;

1. AP3 signal circuit for a short to voltage.
2. AP3 sensor ground circuit for high resistance

between the PCM and the AP sensor.

3. AP3 sensor ground circuit for a poor connection.
4. If a problem is found, repair wiring harness as

necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

 Step 9

7

Check the following items;

1. AP3 signal circuit or 5 volt supply circuit for a poor

connection.

2. AP3 signal circuit or 5 volt supply circuit for high

resistance between the PCM and the AP3 sensor.

3. If a problem is found, repair wiring harness as

necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

 Step 9

8

Replace the AP sensor.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

—

9

Replace the PCM.

IMPORTANT: The replacement PCM must be
programmed. Refer to

 ON-Vehicle Service in Power

Control Module and Sensors for procedures.

And also refer to latest Service Bulletin. Check to see
if the latest software is released or not.

And then Down Load the LATEST PROGRAMMED
SOFTWARE to the replacement PCM.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

—

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