MIL Comes On With DTC P0122 - 2002-2005 Acura RSX

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B04-010
July 26, 2007

Applies To:

2002–04 RSX – ALL
2005 RSX M/T – From VIN JH4DC538.5S000001 thru JH4DC538.5S009562
2005 RSX A/T – From VIN JH4DC548.5S000001 thru JH4DC548.5S009761

MIL Comes On With DTC P0122

(Supersedes 04-010, dated May 17, 2005, to update the information indicated by the black bars.)

SYMPTOM

The MIL is on, and DTC P0122 (throttle position sensor circuit low voltage) is stored.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The throttle position sensor in certain throttle bodies becomes contaminated due to a manufacturing defect.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the throttle body.

PARTS INFORMATION

Throttle Body Assembly:

P/N	06160-PND-A11	(2002–04, M/T)
P/N	06160-PND-A61	(2002–04, A/T)
P/N	16400-PND-A16	(2005, M/T)
P/N	16400-PND-A66	(2005, A/T)

Gasket:

P/N

17107-PNA-J01

(2002–05)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

OP#	Description	FRT
121165	Replace the throttle body (M/T).	0.5
123503	Clear the DTC.	0.3
121165	Replace the throttle body (A/T).	0.5
123503	Clear the DTC.	0.3

Failed Part:

P/N 16400-PND-A11 (2002–04, M/T)
P/N 16400-PND-A61 (2002–04, A/T)
P/N 16400-PND-A16 (2005, M/T)
P/N 16400-PND-A66 (2005, A/T)

Defect Code: 06601
Symptom Code: 03203
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace the throttle body:
- Refer to page 11-410 of the 2002–06 RSX Service Manual, or
- Online, enter keyword THROTTLE BODY, and select Throttle Body Removal/Installation from the list.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (data link connector), and clear the DTC.
Do the idle learn procedure:
- Refer to page 11-349 of the service manual, or
- Online, enter keyword IDLE LEARN, and select ECM/PCM Idle Learn procedure (M/T) or ECM/PCM Idle Learn procedure (A/T) from the list.