P1194
Throttle Actuator Control System Limp Home-Throttle Position Sensor 2 Position Malfunction
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)
Symptoms
- Engine transition to emergency mode
- Reduced engine power
- Unstable idle speed
- Check Engine Light Illuminates
- Acceleration problems
Causes
- Throttle Position Sensor 2 Malfunction
- Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
- Poor contact in the sensor connector
- Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly
- Problems with the engine ECU
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the sensor and its connector
- Check the sensor circuit for open and short circuit
- Check the sensor resistance (compare with the norm)
- Clean the throttle body if necessary
- Replace the sensor if a fault is detected