P1122 Saturn – Intermittent low voltage in throttle position sensor circuit

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P1122 SATURN Possible Causes

  • Faulty throttle position sensor
    Throttle position sensor wiring harness is open or short-circuited
  • Poor electrical connection in throttle position sensor circuit
  • Improperly adjusted throttle position sensor

How to Fix P1122 SATURN Code?

Start by checking the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

When is the Code Detected?

When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects a signal voltage below the normal operating range of the sensor, P1121 is set.

Symptoms

Possible symptoms

Illuminated check engine light (or service engine soon warning light)

P1122 SATURN Meaning

The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer. The TP sensor provides a voltage signal that changes relative to the throttle blade angle. This signal voltage is one of the most important inputs used by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The TP sensor has a 5.0-volt reference, ground, and signal circuit.
TP sensor signal voltage should be approximately 0.6 volts at idle. TP sensor voltage should increase to over 4.0 volts at wide open throttle (WOT).

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