OBD Guide

P1295

Electronic Throttle Control System Malfunction Power Management

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Acceleration problems

Causes

  • Throttle actuator malfunction
  • Problems with the ETCS power circuit
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in ETCS system connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the power supply circuit of the ETCS system
  2. Diagnose the throttle valve actuator
  3. Check connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Test the engine control unit
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle valve actuator

Related codes

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