OBD Guide

P2163

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Maximum Stop Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Loss of engine power
  • Jerking when pressing the gas pedal
  • The engine goes into emergency mode
  • Floating idle speed

Causes

  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Problems with wiring or contacts
  • Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly
  • Throttle valve contamination
  • Failures in ECU software

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the throttle valve and clean if necessary
  2. Diagnose the throttle position sensor with a multimeter
  3. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  4. If necessary, replace the throttle position sensor
  5. Perform throttle valve adaptation after repair

Related codes

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