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PowertrainP0229

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent

26 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, stop safely and get professional help.

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
BMWP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BYDP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
CheryP0229Throttle Pedal Position Sensor (G79): Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0229Throttle Pedal Position Sensor (G79): Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0229Krug senzora/prekidača položaja gasa/pedale 'C' prekid BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0229Throttle Pedal Position Sensor (G79): Intermittent BrandPowertrain
GMP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0229Ambient pressure sensor signal range upper limit fault BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HondaP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent SAEPowertrain
SaabP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
TataP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0229Throttle Pedal Position Sensor (G79): Intermittent BrandPowertrain

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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0229 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP022900Ambient pressure - low voltage BrandPowertrain

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