Powertrain
generic / SAE
P212B
Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Range/Performance
TPS G reads in range but plausibility check fails — value sticks, lags, or does not match the commanded throttle position.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 2B
Possible causes
- Sensor wiper sticks high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping 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: 60–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: throttle position sensor g
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012