P2553

Throttle/Fuel Inhibit A Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Power reduction
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
Problems starting the engine

Causes

Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
Open or short circuit in the circuit
Problems with the engine control unit
Contamination or mechanical damage to the throttle valve
Faulty relay or fuse

How to Fix

Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
Test the throttle position sensor
Clean throttle body
Check the operation of the engine control unit
Replace faulty components

Related codes

P0120 P0220 P2135