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P1681 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for December 2011

Control Module Throttle Position System Performance


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC P1681
Help Request Posted
1998 Lincoln Continental 4.6L No Start VIN: 1LNFM97V3W
P1681: pats. Local shop replaced dash bulb[s], apparently losing PATS security. Only had one key. Cut key. Attempted security relearn. 10 minutes OK. Learn on either key reads: 'fault detected' see diag card. Programs through the VIC if that helps. I'm leaning toward 1st t...
December 02, 2011
2003 Saturn Vue 2.2L No Start, MIL Lamp on VIN: 5GZCZ23DX3
P1681: Throttle Position Sensor 1 To 2 Circuit Malfunction. First time post for help so bear w/ me. After engine replacement, car ran couple seconds and no restart. Codes occured, electronic throttle by wire throttle body assy gets very warm/hot with key on. Checked for possible pinched wires in harness or something in...
December 21, 2011