Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0226
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
Throttle position sensor C signal is not tracking the other channels of the redundant TPS within tolerance. The ECU compares all three channels and detects rationality failure.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number2 / 26
Possible causes
- TPS contact aging high
- Dirty or sticking throttle plate medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window 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: 150–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: throttle position sensor
- Component: throttle body
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012