P1240
Read the instructions below then 
start the fault diagnostic procedure.
Symptom: CHECK ENGINE.
Engine runs unevenly
Cruise control not working.
Starting problems, especially when engine is cold
 
  
 
 
  
  
   
   
    
    
     
     
     Throttle Motor Circuit. Shorted.
    
    
     
    
    
   
   
  
   Fault symptoms
  
  
  
   
  
  
   
  
  
   
    
     
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       Cruise control not working.
        
        
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       Starting problems, especially when engine is cold
        
        
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   On-Board Diagnostics
  
  
   
    Type of diagnosis:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Continuous. But interrupted when fault criteria fulfilled and will not restart until next driving cycle.
        
        
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    Enable criteria:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Ignition in ON position.
        
        
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    Fault criteria:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Motor current exceeding 8A during the positive or negative section of the PWM period. Criteria fulfilled for 3 min.
        
        
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    Dependents:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
   
    System reaction to a fault:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Cruise control blocked.
        
        
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    OK report:
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Accelerator pedal has been depressed at some time and then fully released. 120 s has expired since then without fault criteria being fulfilled.
        
        
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    Fault handling:
   
   (See section
   
    Fault handling III, other emission-related components and functions
   
   for more information.)
   
   
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
   Diagnostic help
  
  
   The trouble code is generated when the lead from control module pin 48 is short circuited to B+.
   
   
  
  
   Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
   
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
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       Activate output for throttle motor.
        
        
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   See also description on activating under
   
    "Activate" menu
   
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    Checking the wiring
   
  
  
   Jiggle the wiring harness at several points and in different directions to detect intermittent breaks and short circuits. Observe the multimeter, diagnostic tool or test lamp during the check.