U0681

Lost Communication With Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Unstable engine idling
Dips when pressing the gas pedal
Reduced engine power
Activating emergency engine operation

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Throttle/pedal position sensor malfunction
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Wiring harness damage
Engine ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit (open/short circuit)
Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
Check the resistance of the position sensor
Scan for other related error codes
If necessary, replace the position sensor

Related codes

U0682 U0121 P0120