OBD Guide

P0229

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Floating idle speed
  • Power Loss
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wiring harness
  • Oxidized or corroded contacts
  • Throttle Position Sensor C fault
  • Problems with the sensor connector
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring harness for breaks or damage
  2. Clean contacts from oxidation
  3. Check the resistance and voltage on the sensor (compare with the technical specifications)
  4. If necessary, replace throttle position sensor C

Related codes

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