DTC “c14” (p0120-h/l): tp sensor circuit malfunction

Detected condition and possible cause

Detected condition			Possible cause
C14		Output voltage is not within the following range. Difference between actual throttle opening and opening calculated by ecm is larger than specified value. 0.2 V ≤ Sensor voltage < 4.8 V	Tp sensor maladjusted. Tp sensor circuit open or short. Tp sensor malfunction. Ecm malfunction.
P0120	H	Sensor voltage is higher than specified value.	Tp sensor circuit is shorted to vcc or ground circuit is open. Tp sensor circuit is open or shorted to ground or vcc circuit is open.
	L	Sensor voltage is lower than specified value.

Wiring diagram

Troubleshooting Caution

when using the multi-circuit tester, do not strongly touch the terminal of the ecm coupler with a needle pointed tester probe to prevent terminal damage.

Note

after repairing the trouble, clear the dtc using sds tool. Refer to “use of sds diagnosis reset procedures” .

C14 (use of mode select switch)

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	1 Turn the ignition switch off. 2 Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . 3 Check the tp sensor couplers (1) and (2) for loose or poor contacts.

If ok, then measure the tp sensor input voltage.

1. 1
   Disconnect the tp sensor coupler (1).
2. 2
   Turn the ignition switch on.
3. 3
   Measure the input voltage between the r wire and ground. Also, measure the voltage between the r wire and b/br wire.

Special tool (a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set) Tester knob indication voltage ( )
Tp sensor input voltage 4.5 – 5.5 V ((+) terminal: r – (–) terminal: ground, (+) terminal: r – (–) terminal: b/br)

Is the voltage ok? Go to step 3.

• Loose or poor contacts on the ecm coupler.
• Open or short circuit in the r wire or b/br wire.

P0120-h (use of sds)

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	1 Turn the ignition switch off. 2 Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . 3 Check the tp sensor couplers (1) and (2) for loose or poor contacts.

If ok, then check the tp sensor lead wire continuity.

1. 1
   Disconnect the tp sensor couplers (1) and (2).
2. 2
   Check the continuity between the p/b wire and r wire.

If the sound is not heard from the tester, the circuit condition is ok. Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set) Tester knob indication continuity ( )

1. 1
   Disconnect the ecm couplers. Refer to “ecm removal and installation” in section 1c .
2. 2
   Check the continuity between the p/b wire and terminal “6”. Also, check the continuity between the b/br wire and terminal “35”.

Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set)
(b): 09900–25009
(needle-point probe set) Tester knob indication continuity test ( ) Ecm couplers (harness side)

Is the continuity ok? Go to step 3. P/b wire shorted to vcc, or b/br wire open P0120-l (use of sds)

Step	Action	Yes	No
1	1 Turn the ignition switch off. 2 Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g . 3 Check the tp sensor couplers (1) and (2) for loose or poor contacts.

If ok, then check the tp sensor lead wire continuity.

1. 1
   Disconnect the tp sensor couplers (1) and (2).
2. 2
   Check the continuity between the p/b wire and ground.

Also, check the continuity between the p/b wire and b/br wire.

If the sound is not heard from the tester, the circuit condition is ok. Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set) Tester knob indication continuity test ( )

1. 1
   Disconnect the ecm couplers. Refer to “ecm removal and installation” in section 1c .
2. 2
   Check the continuity between the p/b wire and terminal “6”. Also, check the continuity between the r wire and terminal “7”.

Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set)
(b): 09900–25009
(needle-point probe set) Tester knob indication continuity test ( )
Ecm couplers (harness side)

Is the continuity ok? Go to step 2. R or p/b wire open, or y/w wire shorted to ground.

2

1. 1
   Connect the ecm couplers.
2. 2
   Turn the ignition switch on.
3. 3
   Measure the input voltage between the r wire and ground. Also, measure the input voltage between the r wire and b/br wire.

Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set) Tester knob indication voltage ( )
Tp sensor input voltage 4.5 – 5.5 V ((+) terminal: r – (–) terminal: ground, (+) terminal: r – (–) terminal: b/br)

Is the voltage ok?

Go to step 3. Open or short circuit in the r or b/br wire.

3

1. 1
   Turn the ignition switch off.
2. 2
   Connect the ecm couplers and tp sensor couplers.
3. 3
   Insert the needle point probes to the lead wire coupler.
4. 4
   Turn the ignition switch on.
5. 5
   Measure the tp sensor output voltage between the p/b wire (+) and b/br wire (–) with turning the throttle grip open and close.

Special tool
(a): 09900–25008 (multi
circuit tester set)
(b): 09900–25009
(needle-point probe set) Tester knob indication voltage ( )
Tp sensor output voltage throttle valve is closed: approx. 1.1 V throttle valve is opened: approx. 4.4 V ((+) terminal: p/b – (–) terminal: b/br)

Is the voltage ok?

• P/b, r or b/br wire open or shorted to ground, or poor “6”, “7” or “35” connection.
• If wire and connection are ok, intermittent trouble or faulty ecm.
• Recheck each terminal and wire harness for open circuit and poor connection.
• Replace the ecm with a known good one, and inspect it again. Refer to “ecm removal and installation” in section 1c .

If check result is not satisfactory, replace tp sensor with a new one.

Refer to “throttle body disassembly and assembly” in section 1d .