OBD Guide

P1275

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation when pressing the gas pedal
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Unexpected changes in engine speed
  • Switching to emergency mode

Causes

  • Malfunction of the accelerator pedal position sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Contact corrosion
  • ECU malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the accelerator pedal position sensor
  2. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  3. Clean sensor connector contacts
  4. Replace the accelerator pedal position sensor if necessary
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

Related codes

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