Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2163
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor A Maximum Stop Performance
Throttle/pedal position sensor A does not reach the calibrated maximum-stop value during the wide-open self-test. Sensor wear, mechanical stop misalignment, or a stuck pedal.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 63
Possible causes
- Sensor or mechanical stop worn high
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
- Component: accelerator pedal position sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012