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DTC P0638, P2100-P2103, or P2119 (Without LF1, LFW)

DTC P0638, P2100-P2103, or P2119 (Without LF1, LFW)

Diagnostic Instructions


Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


DTC Descriptors

DTC P0638

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Command Performance

DTC P2100

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Motor Control Circuit

DTC P2101

Throttle Actuator Position Performance

DTC P2102

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Motor Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P2103

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Motor Control Circuit High Voltage

DTC P2119

Throttle Closed Position Performance

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground High Resistance Open Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Motor Control 1 P2100, P2101, P2102 P2100, P2101, P2119 P2100, P2101, P2119 P0123, P2101, P2103 P0638, P2101, P2119
Motor Control 2 P2100, P2101, P2102, P2119 P2100, P2101 P2100, P2101, P2119 P2101, P2103 P0638, P2101, P2119


Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) controls the throttle valve by applying a varying voltage to the control circuits of the throttle actuator control (TAC) motor. The ECM monitors the duty cycle that is required to actuate the throttle valve. The ECM monitors the throttle position sensors 1 and 2 to determine the actual throttle valve position.

Conditions for Running the DTCs


P0638

The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.

The ignition voltage is greater than 8 V.

The engine speed is greater than 400 RPM.

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 5°C (41°F).

The intake air temperature (IAT) is 5°C (41°F).

Throttle position adaptation is not active.

DTCs P0638 run continuously once the above conditions are met for greater than 5 s.



P2100-P2103

The ignition voltage is greater than 8 V.

The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.

DTC P2100-P2103 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.



P2119

DTC P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0700, P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, or P2138 is not set.

The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).

The engine speed is less than 250 RPM.

The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is 5-85°C (41-185°F).

The intake air temperature (IAT) is 5-60°C (41-140°F).

The ignition voltage is greater than 8 V.

The accelerator pedal position (APP) is less than 15 percent.

DTC P2119 runs once per ignition cycle when the above conditions are met for less than 1 s.


Conditions for Setting the DTC


P0638

The ECM detects that the commanded duty cycle for the range test high is greater than 80 percent for greater than 1 s.

OR

The ECM detects that the commanded duty cycle for the range test low is greater than 80 percent for greater than 5 s.


P2100

The ECM detects the output circuit for the TAC motor is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to a voltage. The condition exists for greater than 1 s.

P2101

The ECM detects a 4-50 percent difference between the commanded and the actual throttle plate position, dependant upon the rate of commanded throttle movement. The condition exists for 1 s.

P2102

The ECM detects an overheat condition with the output driver. The condition exists for 1 s.

P2103

The ECM detects an over load condition with the output driver. The condition exists for 1 s.

P2119

The ECM determines that the throttle valve did not return to the rest position within 1 second. The condition exists for longer than 1 second, or a cumulative of 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0638, P2100, P2101, P2102, P2103, and P2119 are Type A DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTCs P0638, P2100, P2101, P2102, P2103, and P2119 are Type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Inspect for a condition in which the throttle valve may have been held open. For example, ice may have formed in the throttle bore causing the throttle valve not to close.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics (3.0L (LF1)) Engine Controls Schematics (2.8L (LAU))

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Special Tools


EL 34730-405 Injector Test Lamp

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .


Circuit/System Verification


1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify DTC P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, or P0223 is not set.

2. If a DTC is set refer to DTC P0121-P0123 or P0221-P0223 (Without LF1, LFW) for further diagnosis.

3. Observe the scan tool Throttle Position Sensor voltage parameters. Verify that Throttle Position Sensor 1 voltage is between 3.24-3.54 V, and Throttle Position Sensor 2 voltage is between 1.36-1.86 V.

4. If either Throttle Position Sensor voltage is not within the specified range refer to DTC P0121-P0123 or P0221-P0223 (Without LF1, LFW) for further diagnosis.

5. Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal from the rest position to the WOT position and release pedal. Repeat the procedure several times. DTC P0638, P2100, P2101, P2102, P2103, or P2119 should not set.

6. If a DTC P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, or P0223 set while performing this procedure refer to DTC P0121-P0123 or P0221-P0223 (Without LF1, LFW) for further diagnosis.

7. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT and then slowly return the pedal to closed throttle. Repeat the procedure several times. DTC P0638, P2100, P2101, P2102, P2103, or P2119 should not set.

8. If a DTC P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, or P0223 set while performing this procedure, refer to DTC P0121-P0123 or P0221-P0223 (Without LF1, LFW) for further diagnosis.

9. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.


Circuit/System Testing


1. Inspect the Q38 throttle body for the following conditions:

A throttle blade that is not in the rest position

A throttle valve that is binding open or closed

A throttle valve that opens or closes without spring pressure

2. If a condition is found, replace the Q38 throttle body.

3.
Note

Disconnecting the throttle body harness connector causes additional DTCs to set.


Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the Q38 throttle body.

4. Ignition ON, test for 4.0-4.2 V between the TAC motor control 1 circuit terminal B and ground.

5. If voltage is greater than the specified range, test each of the motor control circuits for a short to voltage. If the circuits tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

6. If voltage is less than the specified range, test the motor control 1 circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace K20 Engine Control Module.

7. Connect a test lamp between the TAC motor control 2 circuit terminal A and B+. The test lamp should NOT illuminate.

8. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace K20 Engine Control Module.

9. Test for greater than 3.5 V between TAC motor control 1 circuit terminal B and TAC motor control 2 circuit terminal A.

10. If voltage is less than the specified value, test for an open circuit/high resistance in the circuit for engine control 2. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

11. Ignition OFF, connect the EL 34730-405 Injector Test Lamp between the TAC motor control 1 circuit terminal B and TAC motor control 2 circuit terminal A of the throttle body harness connector. Observe the injector test lamp while turning the ignition ON for 5 s and then OFF. Verify the injector test lamp illuminates brightly and then turns OFF.

12. If the injector test lamp does not illuminate, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

13. If all circuits test normal, replace the Q38 throttle body.


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.


Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (LAU) Throttle Body Assembly Replacement (LF1)

Control Module References for Engine Control Module replacement, setup, and programming