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DTC P0228 - Throttle Position 1 Sensor Circuit High🔗

Conditions for Setting DTC P0228🔗

  • Engine Running
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ≥ 4.9 volts
  • The above must be present for a period of 128 instances/cycles or greater to trigger DTC P0228

Diagnostic Steps🔗

Step Action Value(s) YES NO
1 Key ON, Engine OFF. Within VCM Live, open the TPS 1 sensor DTC Maximum parameter, does the TPS sensor parameter display 4.9 volts or greater? ≥ 4.9 volts Go to Step 3 Go to Step 2
2 Slowly depress the foot pedal while observing the TPS voltage parameter within VCM Live. Does the TPS voltage ever exceed 4.8 volts? Go to Step 3 Intermittent Issue - Refer to Intermittent Diagnostics
3 Key OFF. Disconnect the TPS connector. Key ON. Does the TPS voltage parameter within VCM Live display a voltage of 0.2 volts or less? Go to Step 6 Go to Step 4
4 Key OFF. Disconnect the ECU wire harness connector "C". Key ON. Using a DVOM check for voltage between the ECU TPS ECU connector "C" pin 25 and engine ground. Do you have voltage? Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced Go to Step 5
5 Replace ECU. Is the replacement complete? Go to Step 10 N/A
6 Back probe the sensor ground circuit at the ECU side of the wire harness SP3 with a test light connected to battery voltage. Does the light come on? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 9
7 Inspect the TPS connector terminals for corrosion, physical damage, and contamination. Any issues found? Repair the circuit as necessary and fix any pins with corrosion or contamination Go to Step 8
8 Replace the TPS. Is the replacement complete? Go to Step 10 N/A
9 Key OFF. Disconnect the ECU connector "C". Using a DVOM check for continuity between the TPS connector ground cavity 2 & the ECU connector "C" pin SP3. Do you have continuity between them? Go to Step 5 Repair the circuit as necessary, locate any wires that need to be repaired or replaced
10 Clear any DTC from the ECU. Turn the ignition off and wait 30 seconds. Start the engine and operate the engine to full operating temperature. Observe the Check Engine Light on the Menu bar in VCM Live. After operating the engine within the test parameters, check for any stored codes. Does the engine operate without any stored DTCs? System is now operational and ready to be tuned Contact HP Tuners Support