How do I fix error code P2121?
What repairs can fix the P2121 code?
- Throttle body replacement.
- Throttle actuator motor replacement.
- Pedal position sensor replacement.
What is code P2127?
The P2127 code means that the throttle or pedal position sensor switch E has a low input. The pedal position sensor is a sensor found on the gas pedal. When the ECU detects a low input from the pedal, it will trigger the Check Engine Light and the code P2127.
What are the symptoms of a bad pedal position sensor?
SYMPTOMS OF A FAULTY ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR: SYMPTOMS
- Increased engine idling speed.
- Vehicle does not respond if the accelerator pedal is pressed.
- Vehicle switches to “limp-home mode”
- Engine warning light in the cockpit illuminates.
How do I calibrate my accelerator pedal position sensor?
To calibrate the accelerator pedal assembly: To recalibrate the ECM and accelerator pedal, the ignition switch must be in the ON position and then the accelerator pedal must be slowly and fully depressed from idle to full throttle. Repeat the procedure three times.
How to find out if your car has p2121 code?
Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins. The cost to diagnose the P2121 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair’s diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type.
What causes a bad p2121 accelerator position code?
There is only one common cause of the P2121 trouble code and that’s the accelerator position sensor itself. In many applications, this sensor is in need of replacement. Other symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal position sensor include erratic throttle response and a pedal that will go “dead” while there is power to your vehicle.
What does the D stand for in p2121?
The “D” refers to a particular circuit, sensor, or area of a particular circuit. Symptoms of a P2121 trouble code could include: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination (Check Engine Light or Service Engine Soon light)
What is the diagnostic code for throttle position sensor?
P2121 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit Range/Performance”.