Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2116
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Minimum Stop Performance
The minimum stop calibration of throttle position sensor B does not match the learned reference during ECU self-test. Sensor B is the redundant channel used to cross-check sensor A.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 16
Possible causes
- Carbon deposits affecting throttle motion high
- Internal sensor B fault medium
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: 100–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: throttle position sensor
- Component: throttle body
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012