Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2132
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "E" Circuit Low
The "E" channel signal is below the lower threshold — typically a short to ground or an open signal wire.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 32
Possible causes
- Signal shorted to ground high
- Signal wire open medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: accelerator pedal sensor
- Component: pedal sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012