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DTC P1683: Throttle Valve Default Position Spring Performance Problem Acura RDX I facelift

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CAUTIONDo not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or while the ignition switch is in ON (II). If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

Note. Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

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Scheme 25
Scheme 25
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 10 seconds.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P1683 indicated? YES -Go to step 7. NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Remove the charge air cooler (see «REMOVAL»(ref-513843-S00579136532012111600000) ) and intake air duct (charge air cooler outlet tube) (see «TURBOCHARGER AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-513843-S10459103682012111600000) ).
  9. Push the throttle valve closed as shown in illustration.
  10. Release the throttle valve. Does the throttle valve return? YES -Clean the throttle body (see «THROTTLE BODY TEST»(ref-513845-S25603876972012111600000) ), then go to step 12 and recheck. If DTC P1683 is indicated, go to step 11. NO -Go to step 11.
  11. Replace the throttle body (see «THROTTLE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-513845-S33658369072012111600000) ).
  12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  13. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
  14. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see «PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE»(ref-513856-S30291526352012111600000) ).
  15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 10 seconds.
  16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  17. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC P1683 indicated? YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the throttle body and the PCM, then go to step 1 . NO -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated «DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-513870-S03062747232012111600000) .

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