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Fault Code 132

Accelerator Pedal or Lever Position Sensor 1 Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or Shorted to
Low Source

CODES REASON EFFECT

Fault Code: 132 Throttle Lever Position Sensor 1 Reduced power/speed. Limp home power
PID(P), SID(S): P091 Circuit - Voltage Below Normal or only.
SPN: 91 Shorted to Low Source. Low
FMI: 4/4 voltage detected at throttle lever
Lamp: N/A position number 1 signal circuit.
SRT: N/A

Marine QSB6.7 CM2250 - Throttle Lever Position Sensor Circuit

Circuit Description:
The throttle lever position sensor is a Hall effect sensor attached to the throttle lever. The throttle lever position sensor
varies the signal voltage to the engine control module (ECM) as the throttle lever is depressed and released. Low
signal voltage is received by the ECM when the throttle lever is at 0 percent. A high signal voltage is received by the
ECM when the throttle lever is at 100 percent. The throttle lever position circuit contains a throttle lever position 5 volt
supply, throttle lever position return, and throttle lever position signal.
When the ECM senses a signal voltage lower than the normal operating range of the sensor, this fault code is set.

Component Location:
The throttle lever position sensor is mounted to the throttle lever assembly. Refer to the OEM service manual.

Conditions for Running the Diagnostics:

This diagnostic runs continuously when the keyswitch is in the ON position.

Conditions for Setting the Fault Codes:

The ECM detects that the throttle lever signal voltage is less than 0.826-VDC for more than 1 second.

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Action Taken When the Fault Code is Active:
• For engines equipped with SmartCraft™, the SmartCraft™ will display a "Throttle Sensor Fault" warning on the
system tachometer and VesselView™ if equipped, immediately when the diagnostic runs and fails. For engines not
equipped with SmartCraft™, refer to the OEM service manual.

Conditions for Clearing the Fault Code:

• To validate the repair, start the engine and let it idle for 1 minute.
• The fault code status displayed by INSITE™ electronic service tool will change to INACTIVE immediately after the
diagnostic runs and passes.
• For engines equipped with SmartCraft™, the SmartCraft™ will clear the "Throttle Sensor Fault" warning
immediately after the diagnostic runs and passes.
• The “Reset All Faults” command in INSITE™ electronic service tool can be used to clear active and inactive faults.

Shop Talk:
If troubleshooting an intermittent throttle lever problem: The throttle lever position sensor signal voltage can be
monitored with INSITE™ electronic service tool, while flexing the harness to locate the intermittent connection.
Intermittent connections will show up as abrupt changes in signal voltage displayed by INSITE™ electronic service
tool.
Possible causes of this fault include:
• Throttle lever position signal shorted to engine ground or RETURN wires in the OEM harness or sensor
• Damaged throttle lever position sensor
• Open circuit in the throttle lever SIGNAL, SUPPLY, or RETURN wire in the harness or connectors.
NOTE: The three wires in the throttle lever position sensor circuit must be twisted together.

Refer to Troubleshooting Fault Code t05-132.

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© 2008 Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A. Printed from QuickServe® Online.
All Rights Reserved. Last Modified: 27-Apr-2012