Powertrain
generic / SAE
P212A
Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit
A general electrical fault is reported on throttle position sensor G — open, shorted, or out of plausibility. Sensor G is part of a multi-channel redundancy on dual-throttle systems.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 2A
Possible causes
- Sensor failed high
- Harness 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: 60–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: throttle position sensor g
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012