ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT

CUMMINS

FAULT CODE: 132

PID: P091
SPN: 091
FMI: 3 OR 4

Accelerator Position Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION
The accelerator position sensor is attached to the accelerator
pedal. The accelerator position sensor sends a signal to the
electronic control module (ECM) when the driver pushes on the
accelerator pedal. The accelerator position circuit contains three
wires: a +5-VDC SUPPLY wire (pin 29), a RETURN ground (pin
19), and a SIGNAL wire (pin 30).
NOTE: The connector pin letters shown for the accelerator pedal
wiring in these troubleshooting steps are examples of
representative sensors. The connector pin assignments can vary
with equipment manufacturer, but these base troubleshooting logic
will still apply.
If all wiring and sensor checks look in good order, replace the
accelerator position sensor and the idle validation switch circuit
wires between the accelerator pedal and the ECM with new wires.
Run the wires through, or around, the bulkhead without using the
bulkhead connector. Test the truck with the test wires in place. If
the fault goes away, replace the OEM harness. Seal the openings in
the bulkhead around the connector and wires to prevent engine
compartment fumes from entering the cab area.
NOTE: The three wires in the accelerator position sensor circuit
must be twisted together. The same applies for the three wires in
the idle validation switch circuit.
NOTE: If pins 19 (RETURN) and pin 30 (SIGNAL) are reversed,
throttle position will only read 50 percent.
COMPONENT LOCATION
The accelerator position sensor is located on the accelerator pedal.

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TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
Step 1A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Inspect the OEM harness and the accelerator position sensor connector pins for the following:
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector
• Connector shell broke
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged locking tab connector

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) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Check for an open or short circuit between pins in the accelerator position sensor. Measure the resistance
from pin C (pin A) to pin A (pin C) on the sensor side of the accelerator position sensor when the accelerator
pedal is released and when it is depressed.
NOTE: Install the 6-pin Part No. 3824892, or the 3-pin, Part No. 3823255, repair connector onto the
accelerator position sensor.
NOTE: The pin letters shown above are for the integrated sensor switch (ISS) and letters shown in brackets
are for pedals with separate idle validation and accelerator sensors.

2000 to 3000 ohms?

Yes - Go to 1C No - Replace the accelerator position sensor; refer to

the OEM troubleshooting and repair manual
Go to 4A
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Step 1C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Check the resistance between sensor pins. NOTE: Measure when the pedal is depressed and released.
Measure the resistance from pin C (pin A) to pin B (pin C) on the sensor side of the accelerator position
sensor. NOTE: Install the 6-pin, Part No. 3824892, or the 3-pin repair connector, Part No. 3823255, repair
connector position sensor. NOTE: The pin letters shown above are for the integrated sensor switch (ISS)
and the letters shown in brackets are for pedals with separate idle validation and accelerator sensors.

Released: 1500 to 300 ohms, Depressed:250 to 1500 ohms?

NOTE: Released resistance must me at least 1000 ohms more than depressed resistance.

Yes - Go to 1D No - Replace the accelerator position sensor

Go to 4A

Step 1D) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Check for a short circuit to ground in the sensor +5- VDC supply. Measure the resistance from pin C (pin A)
on the sensor side of the accelerator position sensor to engine block ground. NOTE: Install the 6-pin, Part
No. 3824892, or the 3-pin, Part No. 3823255, repair connector into the accelerator position sensor.
NOTE: The pin letters shown above are for the integrated sensor switch (ISS) and the letters shown in
brackets are for pedals with separate idle validation and accelerator sensor.

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 More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 1E No - Replace the accelerator position sensor

Go to 4A

Step 1E) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Check for a short circuit to ground in the SIGNAL wire. Measure the resistance from pin B (pin B) on the
sensor side of the accelerator position sensor to engine block ground. NOTE: Install the 6-pin, Part No.
3824892, or the 3-pin, Part No. 3823255, repair connector into the accelerator position sensor.
NOTE: The pin letters shown above are for the integrated sensor switch (ISS) and the letters shown in
brackets are for pedals with separate idle validation and accelerator sensor.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 2A No - Replace the accelerator position sensor

Go to 4A

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Step 2A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Inspect the harness and the
ECM connector pins for the following:
• Loose connector
• Corroded pins
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals
• Dirt or debris in or on the connector pins
• Connector shell broke
• Wire insulation damage
• Damaged locking tab connector

No damaged pins?

Yes - Go to 2B No - Repair or replace the OEM harness or ECM,

whichever has damaged pins
Go to 4A

Step 2B) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for an open circuit in the SUPPLY, SIGNAL, and
RETURN wires of the OEM harness. Measure the resistance from pin 29 of the OEM harness connector to
pin C (pin A) on the harness side of the accelerator position sensor. Measure the resistance from pin 30 of
the OEM harness connector to pin B (pin B) on the harness side of the accelerator position sensor.
Measure the resistance from pin 19 of the OEM harness connector to pin A (pin C) on the harness side of
the accelerator position sensor.
NOTE: The pin letters shown above are for the integrated sensor switch (ISS) and the letters shown in
brackets are for pedals with separate idle validation and accelerator sensor.

Less than 10 ohms?

Yes - Go to 2C No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A
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Step 2C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for a short circuit from the +5-VDC SUPPLY wire to any
other wire in the OEM harness. Measure the resistance from pin 29 to all other pins in the OEM harness
connector.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 2D No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A

Step 2D) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for a short circuit between the accelerator position
SIGNAL wire and any other signal in the OEM harness. Measure the resistance from pin 30 to all other pins
in OEM harness connector.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 2E No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A
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Step 2E) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for a short circuit between the +5-VDC SUPPLY and
RETURN wires. Measure the resistance from pin 29 of the OEM harness connector to engine block ground.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 2F No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A

Step 2F) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the accelerator position sensor.
Disconnect the OEM harness from the ECM. Check for a short circuit to ground of the accelerator position
sensor SIGNAL circuit. Measure the resistance from pin 30 of the OEM harness connector to engine block
ground.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 3A No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A
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Step 3A) Connect the OEM harness to the accelerator position sensor. Disconnect the OEM harness from
the ECM and turn key switch ON. Check the accelerator position supply voltage. Measure the voltage from
pin 19 to pin 29 in the OEM port of the ECM.

(+)4.75 to 5.25 VDC?

Yes - Go to 4A No - Replace the ECM

Go to 4A

Step 4A) Connect all components and disable the fault code. Turn key switch ON, and depress the
accelerator pedal to full position. Release the pedal, and turn key switch OFF. Verify that Fault Code 131 or
132 is inactive.
Fault Code 131 or 132 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 components and turn key switch ON. Clear the inactive fault codes using the
diagnostic tool.
All fault codes cleared?

Yes - Repair is complete No - troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes

with appropriate troubleshooting steps.

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