Engine Control System/Fuel System

Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) System Troubleshooting

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Fail-Safe Mode

Item Fail-safe
ETC Motor Throttle Stuck at 7°
TPS TPS 1 Fault Replace the TPS 2
APS 2 Fault Replace it with TPS 1.
TPS 1,2 Malfunction Throttle Stuck at 7°
APS APS 1 Malfunction Replace it with APS 2.
APS 2 Malfunction Replace it with APS 1.
APS 1,2 Malfunction Engine Idle Condition

  • When the accelerator value sticks at 7°, the engine speed is limited to below 1500 rpm and the maximum vehicle speed to 40 ~ 50 km/h.

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