Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0224
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent
Intermittent signal from throttle position sensor B (electronic throttle systems use redundant sensors).
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number2 / 24
Possible causes
- Connector loose or corroded high
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
- Harness routed against vibrating component low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 60–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: throttle position sensor b
- Component: sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012