MCFA Document # 000019-09C

Issue Date 3/16/2009

®
Lift
Trucks

TITLE: Diagnostic Trouble Code E24

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER:

P3000, P3500, PC4000, P4000, P5000, P5500, P6000, P6500, P7000
C3000, C3500, CC4000, C4000, C5000, C5500, C6000, C6500
AT81F, AT90, AT34, AT35, AT36, AT13F

SUBJECT: Diagnostic Trouble code E24 is displayed. Engine will not accelerate or only accelerates to a
mid speed range

CAUSE: Why this code E24 is set. How to diagnose the problem.

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RESOLUTION
Review the attached documents to perform pinpoint troubleshooting tests.
The same sensor is used from year 2004 - Current 2009.

Part description: Part no.

Accelerator Sensor 2004 – Current 91A51-08400
Diagnostic Trouble Code E24

 WHAT can set this code? A mechanical malfunction of the

throttlebody. Any time the battery is disconnected or
throttle body has been disconnected/ replaced or the
Accelerator Sensor has been disconnected/ replaced you
must perform:
 Accelerator Released Position Learn.
 Throttle Valve Closed Position Learn.
 Idle Air Volume Learn ( TAS Fast Normal ).
 Failure to perform these learns may cause this code to set.

 Accelerator released position learn:

1) Turn key switch to the ON position and count out 2 seconds.
2) Turn the key switch OFF and count out 10 to 12 seconds.
3) Turn the key switch ON and count out 2 seconds.
4) This learn is completed. You may key off now.
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Please review the attached pinpoint tests required to
perform when the Electronic Throttle Control ( ETC )
does not respond to commands from the accelerator.
 Back probe the ETC Connector pins With key off and
with key on and engine running at idle and engine
running at 2000 rpm.
 Do not disconnect the connector at this time.

 Do not pierce the wire insulation.

 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 The definition of DTC E24:
 The accelerator pedal position sensor 1 output voltage
has been approximately 0.15 volts or less (OPEN) for a
predetermined amount of time.
 System has detected disconnection by short circuit or
open and turns the mil light on and sets code E24.
 Inspection:
 Use the Diagnostics program. Key on. View the
Throttle Angle and Accelerator Angle from the ECM in
the Input Monitor screen.
 Both should read 0% at idle position with an idle
speed of 695 to 725 rpms. Readings of 2% (+2%/-0%)
are acceptable. A reading of > 2% will cause a DTC E24.
 Depress the accelerator pedal against the pedal stop
bolt. Both throttle angle and accelerator angle should
be 100% ideally. Readings of 98% (+0%/-2%) are
acceptable.
 Release the pedal and both should return to 0%.
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
The next page from the K21 and K25 Engine Service
Manual was added to make a correction to early service
manuals.
Mitsubishi – 99789-55100 and Cat -99789-65100 Section
EC61 and Page 167

The required signal voltage readings for ECM pins 106

and 98 were accidently switched. This is the correction.
All newer manuals have been corrected.
Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Example: If the Throttle Angle is at 60% and the
accelerator angle is at 25% you may have a in the
accelerator position sensor circuit.

 Check the following:

 Check accelerator pedal position sensor voltage by
back probing connector of accelerator sensor with the
key switch on.
 Check signal 1 voltage at Accel. Sensor pin 5 or ECM
pin 106 .
Wire 173 Color: Red/Blue.
 Accel. Pedal released should read approx. 0.6 volts
 Accel. Pedal depressed should read approx. 4.2 volts
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Check the following:
 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 ,Signal 2
 This is signal voltage Accel.
 Sensor pin 2 or ECM pin 98.
Wire 174 Color : Black/White or Yellow/Red
 Accel. Pedal released should read approx. 0.3 volts
 Accel. Pedal depressed should read approx. 2.0 volts

 Check the following:

 Measure the voltage between accelerator sensor
terminals and ground with a volt meter (DVOM).
 Accel. Sensor 1 power supply
 Power supply voltage
 Accel. Sensor pin 6 or ECM pin 90.
Wire 537 Color : Green or Orange
 Idle approx.--5.0 volts
 Approx.2000 rpms --5.0 volts
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Check the following:
 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 ,Signal 1
 This is signal voltage
 Sensor pin 5 or ECM pin 106.
Wire 173 Color : Red/ Blue
 Idle – Approx. 0.6 volts
 Approx. 2000 rpms – 0.65 volts

 Accelerator Pedal Position sensor 1 ,sensor 1ground

 This is ground
 Accel. Sensor pin 3 or ECM pin 82.
Wire 936 Color : Black
 Idle approx.--0.0 volts
 Approx.2000 rpms -- 0.0 volts
 Diagnostic Trouble Code
E24
 Check the following:
 Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 power supply
 This is power supply
 Sensor pin 4 or ECM pin 91
Wire 166 Color : Orange / Blue or White/Blue
 Idle – Approx. 2.5 volts
 Approx. 2000 rpms – 2.5volts

 Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 ground

 This is sensor ground
 Sensor pin 1 or ECM pin 83
Wire 937 Color : Black or Black/White
 Idle – Approx. 0.0 volts
 Approx. 2000 rpms – 0.0 volts