PowertrainP0222

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low

44 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The second throttle position sensor signal is lower than the range the engine computer considers possible.

2Common causes

Faulty throttle position sensor
Damaged wiring or connector
Corroded connector pins
Throttle body fault
Engine control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Usually safe to drive gently. If the car loses power or goes into limp mode, stop safely and have it checked.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 44

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0222	VAN (Vehicle Area Network) Data Bus. Error In CAN Communication Bus C (Controller Area Network). CAN L Defective. Open Circuit Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0222	ETC Throttle Position Sensor 2#Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
BMW	P0222	Signal below threshold Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0222	Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor (APPS) signal 2 circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0222	Throttle Position Sensor 2 Voltage Low Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0222	Sub throttle sensor signal system Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0222	Accelerator pedal position sensor signal failure Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0222	Electronic TPS 2#circuit low voltage Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0222	Gasspjeld-/pedalposisjonssensor/bryter 'B' krets lav Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0222	Throttle position (TP) sensor 2 circuit low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0222	TP sensor(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0222	Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0222	Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 2 circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0222	TPS(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Nissan	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Opel	P0222	Throttle position (TP) sensor 2 circuit low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0222	Sub throttle sensor signal system Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0222	TPS(sub) low Brand	Powertrain
Renault	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Saab	P0222	Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 2 Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Low Input Brand	Powertrain
Smart	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Sprinter	P0222	Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Subaru	P0222	Throttle Position Sensor B Low Input Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0222	Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'B' circuit low input Brand	Powertrain
SWM Motor	P0222	TPS 2 signal short circuit to low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0222	Throttle Position Sensor B Low Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0222	Electronic throttle position sensor 2 circuit low voltage Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0222	Angle Sensor 2 for Throttle (G188): Signal Too Low Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0222 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	P022200	Der Positionssensor 2 der Drosselklappe hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Brand	Powertrain
Porsche	P022200	No description available	Powertrain
SsangYong	P022200	Throttle/Pedal position sensor/switch 'B' circuit low input Brand	Powertrain
Volvo	P022200	The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is only generated if any of the diagnostic trouble codes ECM-P022000, ECM- or ECM-P022300 have been detected Brand	Powertrain

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