Code 22 - Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit (Signal Voltage Low)

TPS circuitry

Circuit Description

The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) provides a voltage signal that changes relative to the throttle blade. Signal voltage will vary from about 0.5 at idle to about 5 volts at wide open throttle.

The TPS signal is one of the most important inputs used by the ECM for fuel control and for most of the ECM control inputs.

Problem Description:

Code 22 will set if:

Diagnostic Aids:

A Scantool reads throttle position in volts. It should read less than 1.25 volts with throttle closed and ignition on or at idle. Voltage should increase at a steady rate as throttle is moved toward WOT.

An open or short to ground in CKT's 416 or 417 will result in a Code 22.

"Scan" Diagnostics:

Throttle closed.

Does scantool display TPS 0.2 volts (200mV) or below?

NO YES