OBD Guide

P2134

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit Intermittent

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Increased idle speed
  • Reduced engine power
  • Jerking when pressing the gas pedal

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Malfunction of the accelerator pedal position sensor
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with sensor connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
  2. Check resistance and voltage on sensors
  3. Clean the connector contacts
  4. Replace faulty sensor
  5. Check the operation of the system after repair

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