P1573
Throttle Position Not Available
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)
Symptoms
- Unstable engine idling
- Loss of engine power
- Check Engine light comes on
- The car goes into emergency mode
- Acceleration problems
Causes
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) malfunction
- Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
- Connector problems or contact corrosion
- Throttle control module malfunction
- Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the throttle position sensor
- Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
- Clean the throttle assembly from dirt
- Diagnose the throttle control module
- If necessary, replace the sensor or the entire throttle body