2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

P2138-ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 / 2 CORRELATION





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W

Theory of Operation


The Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor contains two independent three wire sensors. Each sensor provides independent pedal position signals to the ECM. The raw voltage signal from APP 1 sensor is 2 times the raw voltage signal from APP 2. Although the raw voltage signals differ, the scan tool converts and displays these voltages as matching percentages of pedal travel.



Possible Causes
 
INTERMITTENT DTC
 
(K852) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K23) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K167) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 1 SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K854) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 5 VOLT SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K12) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
(K400) ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 2 SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
 
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR
 


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)



Diagnostic Test

1. DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: If any Sensor reference or supply voltage DTCs are present, perform the applicable diagnostic procedure before continuing with this test.


NOTE: The APP Sensor is a device that contains two separate potentiometer type sensors. Each sensor has its own 5-volt supply circuit, sensor ground circuit and signal circuit. The APP Sensor no longer incorporates a low-idle switch.


NOTE: The APP Sensor 2 signal should always be approximately 1/2 the voltage of the APP Sensor 1 signal.


Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, clear DTCs in the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Test drive the vehicle.
With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes


No

2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the APP Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the ECM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (K852) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 5 Volt Supply circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K23) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Signal circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K167) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Sensor Ground circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K854) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 5 Volt Supply circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K29) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Signal circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (K400) Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Sensor Ground circuit between the APP Sensor harness connector and the ECM harness connector.

Is the resistance below 10.0 ohms for each of the circuits?

Yes


No