OBD Guide

P212F

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F/G Voltage Correlation

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

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Delayed response when pressing the gas pedal
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Malfunction of the accelerator pedal position sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Damaged or corroded contacts
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Circuit Grounding Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the pedal and throttle position sensors
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and contacts
  3. Clean contacts from corrosion
  4. Check circuit grounding
  5. If necessary, replace faulty sensors

Related codes

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