OBD Guide

P1579

P/N to D/R at High Throttle Angle - Power Reduction Mode Active

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

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Slow acceleration
  • Automatic engine speed limitation
  • Possible jerking when changing gears
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Problems with wiring to the throttle position sensor
  • Engine ECU malfunction
  • Mechanical transmission problems
  • Software error in the ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check and, if necessary, replace the throttle position sensor
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  3. Scan the ECU for other errors
  4. Check transmission condition
  5. Update ECU software (if available)

Related codes

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