J30t V6-2960cc 3.0L DOHC MFI (VG30DE) (1997)
Throttle Position Sensor: Customer Interest
TPS - Multiple DTC's No Driveability Complaints
Classification:
EC98-005a
Reference:
ITB98-013a
Date:
July 15, 1998
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR DTCs P0120, P0510, P0731, P0732 OR P0733
WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS
This amended version of ITB98-013 updates the Parts and Claims Information. Please discard all paper copies of NTB98-013.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1996 I30 (CA32)
1997 QX4 (JR5O)
1996-97 J30 (JY32)
1994-96 G20 (P10)
APPLIED DATES:
1996 I30 (All FED); (3/95 - 6/95 CAL)
All other models: All dates
APPLIED TRANSMISSION # s:
See Parts Information
SERVICE INFORMATION
If one of the above applied vehicles has a MIL "on" with P0120 (throttle position sensor), P0510 (closed throttle position switch), P0731 (A/T 1st),
P0732 (A/T 2nd) or P0733 (A/T 3rd) stored in the ECM with no driveability or A/T shift quality incidents, the throttle position sensor (TPS) may be
registering an inaccurate voltage at idle.
A countermeasure TPS is now available, if necessary, to resolve this incident. Use this bulletin to diagnose and repair this incident.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Start the vehicle and warm up the engine (coolant temperature above 160° F).
2.
Shut the engine off. Then turn the key to the ON position.