P0122 code

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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I have a engine check light P0122, which is the throttle/ pedal position sensor/stiwch a circuit low.
I had checked the connector and are reading what it should be. And also checked the sensor of TPS. But the check light come back again. I noticed the throttle cable the one that comes from the pedal is loose. I don’t know if that can cause the problem of the check engine light on. The way that I check I disconnected the connector turn the car "on" position touch the positive battery terminal with my DMM and the black wire on the connector and was reading 12.00 volts. Then the negative DMM on the good ground and touch the gray wire and got of 5.2 volt. Then turn off the car. Connected the connector and turn the car on position put my DMM on the ground and touch the green wire was reading 0.5 volts open the throttle slowing and the volts was increase slowly and did it like 3 times never got a jump or wear reading and erase the code with my scanner the next day the engine code came back. Any help with this issue!

Updated. If I reset my PMC on my truck will that fix the issue as well? I was reading that something the PMC resetting will fix the when there is not an actual problem and it is a ghost code!
Friday, May 31st, 2019 AT 8:46 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

I understand that running down DTC's like this can be frustrating when you are trying to piece together information from where ever you can glean it from the internet. That is why I have included for you in the diagrams down below the complete factory troubleshooting guide for your vehicle's Direct Trouble Code (DTC) P0122. Please go through this complete guide, fix the DTC and get back to us with what you were able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Friday, May 31st, 2019 AT 11:39 AM
Tiny
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After reading the information you send and test the connector and the TPS, we decided to replace the TPS. Once I removed it and look inside it was really loose. I know it turn clockwise easy but I can push in and out. Hope this fixed the issue. Thank you for the help.
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Friday, May 31st, 2019 AT 3:40 PM
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Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Once replaced the TPS the issue with the engine light and the RPM goes up. The issue got fixed now the truck is running with no issues at all.
Thank you
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 12:18 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 10:03 AM
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TONY VANNOY
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I have a 97 chevy c1500 that shut down without warning as I was driving down the road. I have changed the fuel pump, fuel filter, and after buying an obd II diagnostic computer, I have replaced the throttle position sensor. Still won't start, I don't get any codes now after I cleared them, but it was p0122 throttle/pedal position sensor/switch a circuit low. Did I need to replace throttle position sensor? And what next? I'm out of ideas!
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 4:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Does your obd2 scanner read live engine data?If so key on engine off what does the tps read with the gas pedal not being pressed?Also rent the fuel pressure gauge and get the noid light to check the injector pulse let me know when you get those things and I will tell you how to check those thing's.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 4:36 PM (Merged)
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MIKEJ22
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I keep getting a PO122 code when my truck is scanned. I tested the throttle position sensor with a volt meter and according to my Haynes manual I'm getting the correct voltage. I also checked the operation of it and that was correct and increased when the throttle opened. So my question is where do I go from here?
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 4:36 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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WHAT did you get for readings? Fault codes will set for intermittent problems too. It may not be there when you're doing the testing. What are the symptoms?
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 4:36 PM (Merged)

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