OBD Guide

P1126

Throttle Control Motor Relay Circuit Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–28 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rough engine idling
  • Dips when pressing the gas pedal
  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Switching to emergency mode

Causes

  • Broken wire in the relay circuit
  • Faulty throttle control relay
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires in the relay circuit
  2. Test the throttle control relay
  3. Check connections and connectors
  4. Diagnose the engine control unit
  5. Replace relay if necessary

Related codes

Error P1126 by Vehicle Brand