REMOTE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
CUMMINS
FAULT CODE: 133
PID: P029
SPN: 29
FMI: 3
Remote Throttle Position Sensor Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The remote throttle pedal provides the driver's throttle command
to the electronic control module (ECM) through the OEM harness
and the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) interface harness.
The ECM uses this signal to determine the fueling command.
The throttle position sensor is a potentiometer. The resistance
specifications of the throttle position sensor is as follows:
- Between supply and return = 2000 to 3000 ohms
- Between supply and signal: Released = 1500 to 3000 ohms;
depressed = 200 to 1500 ohms
NOTE: If the throttle or throttle position sensor is changed, or
after a calibration download, cycle the throttle pedal (key switch is
the ON position) through its complete ravel three times. This
procedure calibrates the new throttle with the ECM.
- The remote throttle enable switch must be turned on for
the remote throttle to operate.
- Possible causes of this fault code include an open circuit in
the return wire, short circuit to +5 VDC or 12 VDC,
defective remote throttle position sensor or a failed ECM
power supply.
COMPONENT LOCATION
The remote throttle pedal location varies with each OEM. Refer to
the OEM manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
Step 1A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Inspect the OEM harness and the remote throttle position sensor connector pins for:
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals.
No damaged pins?
Yes - Go to 1B No - Repair or replace the OEM harness or sensor,
whichever has the damaged pins
Go to 4A
Step 1B) Connect all the components and turn key switch ON. Check for active fault codes using the
diagnostic tool.
Fault Codes 131, 132, and 352 are active?
Yes - Go to 1C No - Go to 4A
Step 1C) Disconnect the remote throttle connector; check if fault code deactivates. Use the diagnostic tool
to check for inactive fault codes.
Fault Code 133 active?
Yes - Go to 2A No - Replace the remote throttle position sensor.
Go to Fault Code 131.
Step 2A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Inspect the harness and the remote throttle position sensor connector pins for:
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals
No damaged pins?
Yes - Go to 2B No - repair or replace the OEM harness or sensor,
whichever has the damaged pins
Go to 4A.
Step 2B) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Check for an open or short circuit between pins in the remote throttle position sensor. Measure the
resistance between the +5-VDC supply and the remote throttle position sensor return on the sensor side of
the remote throttle position sensor when the remote throttle is released and when it is depressed.
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250 to 3000 ohms?
Yes - Go to 2C No - Replace the remote throttle position sensor
Go to 4A
Step 2C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Check the resistance between sensor pins. NOTE: Measure when the pedal is depressed and released.
Measure the resistance between the +5-VDC supply and the signal wire on the sensor side of the remote
throttle position sensor.
Released: 1500 to 3000 ohms
Depressed: 250 to 1500 ohms
Released resistance must be at least 1000 ohms more than depressed resistance
Yes - Go to 3A No - Replace the remote throttle position sensor
Go to 4A
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Step 3A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Disconnect the OEM
harness from the remote throttle. Inspect the harness and the ECM connector pins for:
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals.
No damaged pins?
Yes - Go to 3B No - Repair or replace the OEM harness or ECM,
whichever has the damaged pins
Go to 4A
Step 3B) Turn key switch OFF and connect the OEM harness to the remote throttle position sensor.
Connect the OEM harness to the bulkhead connector. Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM.
Check the resistance between the +5-VDC supply and return wires. Measure the resistance between pin 10
and pin 20 in the OEM harness when the remote throttle pedal is up or down.
2000 to 3000 ohms?
Yes - Go to 3C No - Repair or replace the OEM harness
Go to 4A
Step 3C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for an open circuit in the return wire. Measure the
resistance from pin 20 of the OEM harness connector to pin A of the remote throttle position sensor
connector.
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Less than 10 ohms?
Yes - Go to 3D No - Repair or replace the OEM harness; refer to the
OEM troubleshooting and repair manual
Go to 4A.
Step 3D) Turn key switch OFF and connect the OEM harness to the remote throttle position sensor.
Connect the OEM harness to the bulkhead connector. Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check
the resistance in the +5-VDC supply wire and the signal wire circuit. Measure the resistance between pin 10
and pin 9 when the remote throttle is released and when it is depressed.
Released: 1500 to 3000 ohms
Depressed: 250 to 1500 ohms
Yes - Go to 3E No - Repair or replace OEM harness; refer to the
OEM troubleshooting and repair manual
Go to 4A.
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Step 3E) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for a short circuit between the remote throttle position
signal wire and the supply wire in the OEM harness. Measure the resistance from pin 9 of the OEM harness
connector to pin B of the remote throttle position sensor connector.
More than 100k ohms?
Yes - Go to 3F No - Repair or replace the OEM harness
Go to 4A
Step 3F) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the remote throttle position sensor.
Disconnect the EM harness from the ECM. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. Check for a short
circuit between the remote throttle position signal and supply wire to all other wires in the OEM harness
connector. Measure the resistance from pin 9 and pin 10 of the OEM harness connector to all other pins in
the OEM harness connector.
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More than 100k ohms?
Yes - Go to 4A No - repair or replace the OEM harness
Go to 4A
Step 4A) Connect all the components and turn key switch ON. Disable the fault code. Turn key switch ON
and depress the remote throttle to full position three times. Release the remote throttle and turn key switch
OFF. Start the engine, and let it idle for 1 minute using the diagnostic tool to verify that the Fault Code 133 is
inactive.
Fault Code 133 inactive?
Yes - Go to 4B No - return to troubleshooting steps or contact local
Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all steps
have been completed and checked again
Go to 1A.
Step 4B) Connect all the components and turn key switch ON. Clear the inactive fault codes using the
diagnostic tool.
All fault cleared?
Yes - Repair is complete No - troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes
with appropriate troubleshooting steps.
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