OBD Guide

P2131

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

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The engine goes into emergency mode
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable operation at idle
  • Acceleration problems

Causes

  • Gas pedal position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the throttle position sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Malfunction of the electronic control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring and sensor connectors
  2. Test the gas pedal and throttle position sensors
  3. Clean contacts from oxides
  4. Replace faulty sensors
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

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