145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   Throttle potentiometer sensor 2 - Circuit short to battery   P0221-12   


 

 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECK

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Connections on throttle body and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for loose electrical connections at the throttle body connector and at the Powertrain Control Module.

 

Go to Step 2

 

Presence of loose electrical connections.

 

Restore the correct connections.

 

2

 

COMPONENT CONCERNED

 

CHECK THROTTLE BODY WIRING

 

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

 

FAULT DETECTED

 

OPERATION

 

 

Wiring between throttle body and Powertrain Control Module

 

Check for the presence of a short circuit to battery on the wiring between the throttle body and pin 20 of the Powertrain Control Module

 

End of diagnosis

 

Presence of short circuit to battery on wiring

 

Restore the correct wiring insulation to battery