Throwing some codes, not sure what is wrong
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Throwing some codes, not sure what is wrong
Hey guys. My car is throwing some codes and I am not sure why. Here are the codes.
P1120
P1220
P1516
Reduced Engine Power
Service Active Handling
Service Traction System
My battery is on it's last leg and is about to get replaced. I know that can cause all kinds of problems. Any ideas about what it might be, if not the battery? Looks like a bunch of codes dealing with the TPS.
Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
P1120
P1220
P1516
Reduced Engine Power
Service Active Handling
Service Traction System
My battery is on it's last leg and is about to get replaced. I know that can cause all kinds of problems. Any ideas about what it might be, if not the battery? Looks like a bunch of codes dealing with the TPS.
Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
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p1120, throttle position sensor#1
p1220 throttle positon sensor #2
p1516 throttle actuator control
Batteries are cheaper to replace than paying a mechanic, especially if you kow it's weak anyhow... Check your grounding circuits and batery terminals also.
go from there...
p1220 throttle positon sensor #2
p1516 throttle actuator control
Batteries are cheaper to replace than paying a mechanic, especially if you kow it's weak anyhow... Check your grounding circuits and batery terminals also.
go from there...
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Dying batteries cause all kinds of problems. Replace the battery, clear the codes, and see if they come back.
In the meantime, check the accordian tubes in the doors. Pull them back to see if you have an exposed wire. This happens on a regular basis around here, and is often the cause of many code problems.
Read Bill Curlee's sticky in the tech section.
In the meantime, check the accordian tubes in the doors. Pull them back to see if you have an exposed wire. This happens on a regular basis around here, and is often the cause of many code problems.
Read Bill Curlee's sticky in the tech section.
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Well, against my better judgement, I will share with all of you my solution to the problem.
See if you can figure it out...
See if you can figure it out...
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I also replaced the battery, I got it tested and it was bad.
It is still saying Service Active Handing and Service Traction System though, so I don't know what is going on there.
I did my rear brakes a while back, but I made sure all wires were hooked back up and they were bled properly, so I don't know if that is a factor.
My center console is off right now because I was doing some interior work. Would having the switch unplugged cause that warning?
It is still saying Service Active Handing and Service Traction System though, so I don't know what is going on there.
I did my rear brakes a while back, but I made sure all wires were hooked back up and they were bled properly, so I don't know if that is a factor.
My center console is off right now because I was doing some interior work. Would having the switch unplugged cause that warning?
Last edited by jraschke11; Feb 27, 2009 at 06:28 PM.
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It is still saying Service Active Handing and Service Traction System though, so I don't know what is going on there.
Are you getting that code with the new battery, and have you cleared all the codes from before?
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The throttle actuator codes are causing the Service Traction Control and Service Active Handling messages. Once you resolve the throttle problems the ABS system messages will go away. The service messages are caused because the throttle system cannot respond to potential torque reduction requests from the EBCM.
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Burning Brakes
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The throttle actuator codes are causing the Service Traction Control and Service Active Handling messages. Once you resolve the throttle problems the ABS system messages will go away. The service messages are caused because the throttle system cannot respond to potential torque reduction requests from the EBCM.
Bill
Bill
Thanks for the info Bill. I know a few vehicles that throw TC codes when other things go wrong, hopefully this is it.
I replaced the battery, then started the car and reset the codes. Shut the car off, restarted it and the check engine light is off and error codes are gone, but still saying Service Active Handling and Service Traction System. Is there another step I need to do?
Do you think it could have anything to do with my center console being removed and that switch being unplugged? If it's a nice day tomorrow I'll be putting my interior back together so I will find out, but I don't think that is it.
Thanks for the help.