P1545
Throttle Position Control Malfunction
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)
Symptoms
- Unstable engine operation at idle
- Loss of engine power
- Jerks when accelerating
- Check Engine light comes on
- The engine goes into emergency mode
Causes
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) malfunction
- Problems with wiring to the TPS sensor
- Mechanical damage to the throttle valve
- Throttle valve contamination
- Malfunction of the electronic control unit (ECU)
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the throttle valve and clean if necessary
- Check the throttle position sensor (TPS) and its wiring.
- Check resistance and voltage at TPS sensor
- If necessary, replace the TPS sensor
- Check and, if necessary, replace the throttle valve