P2126

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–50 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Acceleration problems
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
Switching to emergency engine operation mode

Causes

Gas pedal position sensor malfunction
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the engine ECU
Corroded or damaged wires

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Clean sensor connector contacts
Check sensor resistance
Replace the gas pedal position sensor if necessary
Check and update the ECU firmware

Related codes

P2122 P2127 P2128