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P-Town Auto & Offroad, LLC

688 Harshaw Ave.
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-0181 T

YMMS: 2012 GMC Acadia SLT Jun 13, 2024

Engine: 3.6L Eng License:
VIN: 1GKKVRED5CJ111270 Odometer:

DTC P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, Or P2138

Diagnostic Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P2122
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2123
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2127
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P2128
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage
DTC P2138
Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensors 1-2 Not Plausible

Diagnostic Fault Information

Short to High Short to Signal

Circuit Ground Resistance Open Voltage Performance

Accelerator Pedal Position

(APP) Sensor 1 5 V Reference P06A3 P2138 P2122 P06A3 P2138
Circuit

Accelerator Pedal Position P0106,

P0106, P0108,
(APP) Sensor 2 5 V Reference P2138 P2127 P0108, P2138
P0107, P0697
Circuit P0697

Accelerator Pedal Position P2123,

P2122 P2138 P2122 P2138
(APP) Sensor 1 Signal P2138

Accelerator Pedal Position P2128,

P2127 P2138 P2127 P2138
(APP) Sensor 2 Signal P2138

Accelerator Pedal Position

(APP) Sensor 1 Low - P2138 P2123 - P2138
Reference

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Accelerator Pedal Position

(APP) Sensor 2 Low - P2138 P2128 - P2138
Reference

Typical Scan Tool Data

APP Sensor 1

Circuit Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: The engine is operating at idle.

Parameter Normal Range: APP Sensor 1 0.88-1.08 V

APP Sensor 1 5 V Reference 0.00 V 0.00 V 2-3 V

APP Sensor 1 Signal 0.00 V 0.00 V 4-5 V

APP Sensor 1 Low Reference - 4-5 V -

APP Sensor 2

Circuit Short to Ground Open Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: The engine is operating at idle.

Parameter Normal Range: APP Sensor 2 0.39-0.59 V

APP Sensor 2 5 V Reference 0.00 V 0.00 V 1-3 V

APP Sensor 2 Signal 0.00 V 0.00 V 2-5 V

APP Sensor 2 Low Reference - 4-5 V -

Circuit/System Description

The accelerator pedal assembly contains 2 accelerator pedal position (APP) sensors. The APP sensors
are mounted to the accelerator pedal assembly and are not serviceable. The APP sensors provide a
signal voltage that changes relative to pedal position. The engine control module (ECM) supplies each
APP sensor with a 5 V reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit.
Both the APP sensors 1 and 2 signal percentages increase as the pedal is depressed, from
approximately 0 percent at rest to above 95 percent when fully depressed.

Conditions For Running The DTC

P2122, P2123, P2127, or P2128

DTC P06A3 or P0697 are not set.

The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.
The ignition voltage is greater than 6 V.
The ECM is not commanding reduced power.
The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met.

P2138

DTCs P06A3, P0697, P2122, P2123, P2127, or P2128 are not set.
The ignition is ON or the engine is operating.

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The ignition voltage is greater than 6 V.

The ECM is not commanding reduced power.
The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.

Conditions For Setting The DTC

P2122
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 1 voltage is less than 0.46 V for less than 1 s.
P2123
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 1 voltage is greater than 4.7 V for less than 1 s.
P2127
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 2 voltage is less than 0.32 V for less than 1 s.
P2128
The ECM detects that the APP sensor 2 voltage is greater than 2.6 V for less than 1 s.
P2138
The ECM detects that APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 disagree greater than 10 percent for less than 1
s.
OR
The ECM detects that both APP sensor 1 and APP sensor 2 are 5 percent greater than the learned
minimum position for less than 1 s.

Action Taken When The DTC Sets

DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are type A DTCs.
The ECM commands the TAC system to operate in a Reduced Engine Power mode.

Conditions For Clearing The DTC

DTCs P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, and P2138 are type A DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

A high resistance condition on the accelerator pedal position circuits could cause a DTC to set.
Ensure that the in-line harness connector seals are installed correctly. Improper installation could
result in water intrusion into the connector and cause a DTC to set.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX
Description and Operation
Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
Electrical Information Reference

Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information

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Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify DTC P0697 or P06A3 is not set.

1. If any of the DTCs are set

Refer to DTC P0641, P0651, P0697, or P06A3 for further diagnosis.

1. If none of the DTCs are set

3. Verify the APP Sensor 1 Circuit Status and APP Sensor 2 Circuit Status displays OK.

1. If Malfunction is displayed
Refer to Circuit/System Testing

1. If OK is displayed

4. Verify the scan tool APP Sensor 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter displays Agree while performing
the tests listed below:
1. Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal from the rest position to the wide open throttle position
(WOT) and release pedal. Repeat the procedure several times.
2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to WOT and then slowly return the pedal to closed
throttle. Repeat the procedure several times.

1. If Disagree
Refer to Circuit/System Testing

1. If Agree

5. Verify that DTC P2122, P2123, P2127, P2128, or P2138 is not set.

1. If any of the DTCs are set

Refer to Circuit/System Testing

1. If none of the DTCs set

6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle
within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

7. Verify the DTC does not set.

1. If the DTC sets

Refer to Circuit/System Testing

1. If the DTC does not set

8. All OK

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B107 accelerator
pedal assembly. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 5 Ω between each low reference circuit terminal listed below and ground.
1. Low reference circuit terminal 4 or A
2. Low reference circuit terminal 5 or D

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1. If 5 Ω or greater

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module.

2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the low reference circuit end to end.

1. If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

2. If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 engine control module.

1. If less than 5 Ω

3. Ignition ON.

4. Test for 4.8-5.2 V between each 5 V reference circuit terminal listed below and ground.
1. 5 V reference circuit terminal 1 or C
2. 5 V reference circuit terminal 2 or F

1. If less than 4.8 V

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the 5 V reference circuit and ground.

1. If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

1. If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the 5 V reference circuit end to end.

1. If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

2. If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 engine control module.

1. If greater than 5.2 V

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the 5 V reference circuit and ground.

1. If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

2. If less than 1 V, replace the K20 engine control module.

1. If between 4.8-5.2 V

5. Verify each APP sensor voltage parameter is less than 0.2 V.

1. If 0.2 V or greater

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal listed below and ground.
1. APP sensor 1 signal circuit terminal 3 or E
2. APP sensor 2 signal circuit terminal 6 or B

1. If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

2. If less than 1 V, replace the K20 engine control module.

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1. If less than 0.2 V

6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between each signal circuit terminal listed below and the 5 V reference
circuit terminal 1 or C.
1. APP sensor 1 signal circuit terminal 3 or E
2. APP sensor 2 signal circuit terminal 6 or B

7. Verify the scan tool APP sensor voltage parameter is greater than 4.8 V.

1. If 4.8 V or less

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal and ground.

1. If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

1. If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.

1. If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

2. If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 engine control module.

1. If greater than 4.8 V

8. Test or replace the B107 accelerator pedal assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming, and setup

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