OBD Guide

P2168

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor F Maximum Stop Performance

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

Symptoms

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

Causes

  • Malfunction of the gas pedal position sensor F
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • ECU malfunction
  • Sensor contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check the resistance of the gas pedal position sensor F
  3. Clean the sensor contacts from corrosion
  4. Replace the gas pedal position sensor F if necessary
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the computer

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