OBD Guide

P2136

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/C Voltage Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rough engine operation
  • Floating idle speed
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Loss of engine power
  • The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Gas pedal position sensor malfunction
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring
  • Problems with sensor connectors
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage and resistance of the sensors
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Carry out diagnostics of the control unit
  4. Replace faulty sensors
  5. Perform throttle control system calibration

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