Dodge 2004 Neon SX2 Diagnostic Manual page 751

TRANSMISSION - NGC
P0122-THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/APPS LOW —
TEST
3 With the DRBIII , record the EATX EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in
which the DTC was set.
With the DRBIII , erase Transmission DTCs.
NOTE: To erase EATX EVENT DATA information, a BATTERY DISCONNECT
must be performed. Performing a BATTERY DISCONNECT will reset all
learned Transmission values to controller defaults which may lead to
erratic shift schedules.
Drive the vehicle and try to duplicate the conditions in which the DTC was reported
by the EATX EVENT DATA.
With the DRBIII , read Transmission DTCs.
Did the DTC P0122 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR LOW, reset?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Go To 5
No
4 NOTE: Due to the integration of the Powertrain and Transmission Control
Modules, bus communication between the modules is internal.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors. Repair as
necessary. Pay particular attention to all power and ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
5 The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this
circuit.
Wiggle the wires while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Pay particular attention to the TPS signal and sensor ground circuits.
With the DRBIII , check the EATX EVENT DATA to help identify the conditions in
which the DTC was set.
Were there any problems found?
Yes → Repair as necessary.
→ Test Complete.
No
ACTION
Replace the Powertrain Control Module per the Service Informa-
tion. WITH THE DRBIII PERFORM QUICK LEARN.
Perform 41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1.
Perform 41TE (NGC) TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST -
VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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