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DTC P0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch Malfunction

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Refer to Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch ”A” Circuit Malfunction on page EG1–235.

DTC No. Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting Condition Trouble Area

The closed throttle position switch does not turn

• Open in closed throttle position switch cir–
P0510 cuit
ON even once when the vehicle is driven
(2 trip detection logic)
• Closed throttle position switch
• ECM

HINT: After confirming DTC P0510 use the TOYOTA hand–held tester to confirm the closed throttle posi–
tion switch signal from ”CURRENT DATA”.

Throttle Valve Closed throttle position Malfunction

Switch Signal
Fully Closed OFF Open Circuit

Fully Open Short Circuit

WIRING DIAGRAM
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: If diagnostic trouble codes P0110, P0115 and P0120 are output simultaneously, E2 (sensor
ground) may be open.
TOYOTA hand–held tester

Check for open in harness or ECM.

(1) Connect the TOYOTA hand–held tester to the
DLC3.
(2) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connec–
tor.
(3) Connect sensor wire harness terminals bet–
ween terminals 3 and 4.
(4) Turn ignition switch ON.
Read CTP switch signal on the TOYOTA hand–held
tester.

CTP switch signal: ON

Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK,

replace throttle position sensor.

Check for open in harness or ECM.

(1) Remove glove compartment
(See page EG1–161).
(2) Connect between terminals IDL and E2 of ECM
connector.

HINT: Throttle position sensor connector is discon–

nected.
Before checking, do a visual check and contact
pressure check for the connector. (See page EG1–207).
(3) Turn ignition switch ON.

Read CTP switch signal on the TOYOTA hand–held

tester.

CTP switch signal: ON

Open in harness between ECM and throttle

position sensor, repair or replace harness.

Confirm connection at ECM. If OK, replace ECM .

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OBD II scan tool (excluding TOYOTA hand–held tester)

Check for open in harness or ECM

(1) Disconnect the throttle position sensor connec–
tor.
(2) Turn ignition switch ON.

Measure voltage between terminals 3 and 4 of

throttle position sensor connector.

Voltage: 9 – 14 V

Confirm good connection at sensor. If OK,

replace throttle position sensor.

Check for open in harness and connector between throttle position

sensor and ECM (See page IN–24).
Open in harness between ECM and throttle
position sensor.

Confirm connection at ECM. If OK, replace ECM.