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DTC P0120: THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION Toyota RAV4 I

CAUTIONIf ECM replacement is instructed in following testing, always ensure ECM connectors and ground circuit are okay. If either are suspect, repair and repeat testing to confirm ECM malfunction.

Circuit Description

The TP sensor is a variable resistor that monitors throttle opening. The ECM determines vehicle driving condition and adjusts air/fuel mixture accordingly. DTC is set when ECM consistently detects less than .1 volt or 4.9 volts or more on VTA circuit. Possible causes are

  1. Open or short in TP sensor circuit.
  2. TP sensor.
  3. ECM.

Note. If DTCs P0105, P0110, P0115 and P0120 are output together, inspect ECM terminal E2 (ground) circuit. Repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in WIRING DIAGRAMS article.