OBD Guide

P1308

Acceleration Sensor Circuit Low Input

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Detonation knocks during acceleration
  • Unstable engine operation at idle

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the acceleration sensor circuit
  • Acceleration sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Sensor circuit grounding problems
  • ECU malfunction (rare)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wires and connectors of the acceleration sensor
  2. Check the resistance and output signal of the acceleration sensor
  3. Check the quality of the sensor circuit grounding
  4. If necessary, replace the acceleration sensor
  5. Reset the error code and check if it appears again

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