Torque Android app / Fault Code Reader / Throttle Position

[dave_rudabar]

Have been using a bluetooth ELM 327 OBD2 reader, and Torque android software on my phone to check for fault codes.
No codes are reported, but...

I noticed that the maximum "Throttle Position" value it reports is approx. 75%, regardless of engine temperature - even with pedal fully depressed and speed building. Have tried in 1st - 3rd gear.

Anyone else had this or have any ideas? I will borrow a friend's code reader to see if it's mine that's duff.
How does this work on the Clio, is there a pot. on the pedal box and/or something in the engine bay?

 

[Ian_s]

Mines the same (at about 69%) its just a calibration thing, dont worry about it. I'm sure you'd notice if you were only opening to 75%

 

[dave_rudabar]

I thought that too - the car seems about as quick as I'd expect for starters.

 

[MicKPM]

It will be to do with how the Software/ELM interface reads and interpruts the data stream... this is why they say the software is not for commercial use but its proberbly handy to have.

 

[dave_rudabar]

Odd, it worked fine on my friend's Focus while we tried it with the car on his drive. Nay mind.

 

[MicKPM]

Thats because a Focus, obviously, isnt a Clio.

The way all vehicles send information around the internal networks is very different even when you say compare an '03 Ford Focus to an '06 Mondeo. Software updates, network and infrastructure design mean that these generic bits of kit are generally okay but they should be used baring in mind that the data they outout may be strong on one model but weak on another.