Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual D16AA · Diagnostic Information and Procedures

DTC P0120

Precautions: General safety (00)

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC detection condition Trouble area
P0120: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch “A” Circuit
Any of the following conditions is met.
•Measured voltage of APP sensor (main) signal circuit is higher than specified value.
•Measured voltage of APP sensor (main) signal circuit is lower than specified value.
(1 D/C detection logic)
•APP sensor and/or its circuit
•ECM
Circuit Diagram
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[A]: ECM connector (View: [a]) B1: APP sensor (sub) power supply circuit 2 APP sensor (main)
A1: APP sensor (main) power supply circuit B2: APP sensor (sub) signal circuit 3 APP sensor (sub)
A2: APP sensor (main) signal circuit B3: APP sensor (sub) ground circuit    
A3: APP sensor (main) ground circuit 1 ECM    
DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1
Was “Engine and Emission Control System Check” performed?
Go to Step 2.
2
APP sensor (main) power supply circuit, signal circuit and ground circuit check
1)Check “A1”, “A2” and “A3” circuits according to Step 3 – 6 of Accelerator Pedal Check:D16AA.
Is check result OK?
Go to Step 3.
Repair or replace defective wire harness.
3
APP sensor (main) check
1)Check APP sensor (main). icon 
Is check result OK?
Replace ECM and recheck DTC. icon 
Replace accelerator pedal assembly (incorporating APP sensor). icon