Kia Optima: ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Troubleshooting - Engine Control System - Engine Control/Fuel System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Optima: ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Troubleshooting

Fail-Safe Mode

Item
Fail-Safe
ETC Motor
Throttle valve stuck at 5°
TPS
TPS 1 fault
ECM looks at TPS2
TPS 2 fault
ECM looks at TPS1
TPS 1,2 fault
Throttle valve stuck at 5°
APS
APS 1 fault
ECM looks at APS 2
APS 2 fault
ECM looks at APS 1
APS 1,2 fault
Throttle valve stuck at 5°

When throttle value is stuck at 5°, engine speed is limited at below 1,500rpm and vehicle speed at maximum 40 ~ 50 km/h (25 ~ 31 mph)

Schematic Diagram
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ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System. Specifications
Specification [Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)] Throttle Angle(°) Output Voltage(V) TPS1 TPS2 0 0.0 5.0 ...

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Inspection
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 1. Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Start the engine and measure the output voltage of TPS 1 and 2 at C.T. and ...

When Your Vehicle Is Being Towed By Another Vehicle Other Than a Tow Truck (in case of an emergency)
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles should not exceed 28 mph and s ...

Checking Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between MAX and MIN indicators on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake flui ...

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