2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

P061F-INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROLLER PERFORMANCE

P061F-INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROLLER PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.



Possible Causes

EGR AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure).


1. CHECK THE EGR AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE OPERATION




NOTE: If there are any other EGR Air Flow Control circuit DTCs present, diagnose those DTCs before proceeding with this diagnostic procedure.
1. Disconnect the air tube at the inlet port of the EGR Air Flow Control Valve.
2. Use a mirror to observe the motion of the EGR Air Flow Control Valve.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. The EGR Air Flow Control Valve should open completely without binding with the ignition on.
5. Turn the ignition off.
6. The EGR Air Flow Control Valve should close completely without binding with the ignition off.

NOTE: Cycle the ignition on and off several times while observing the operation of the valve.


Did the EGR Air Flow Control Valve operate correctly and without binding?

Yes


No


2. CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS


1. Perform the diagnostic procedure for CHECKING THE PCM POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS. (Refer to 29 - Non-DTC Diagnostics/Drivability - Diesel - Diagnosis and Testing) .


Were any problems found?

Yes


No


3. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE


1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Powertrain Control Module wiring and connectors.
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.


Were any problems found?

Yes


No