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PowertrainP0510

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Closed Throttle Position Switch

31 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range covers vehicle speed, idle and oil-pressure control, charging-system voltage, and brake-switch circuits.

2Common causes

  1. Carbon build-up in the throttle body
  2. Faulty idle air control valve
  3. Faulty vehicle speed sensor
  4. Faulty charging system or weak battery
  5. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Codes in this range include oil-pressure, brake-switch and charging-system voltage faults. If the oil-pressure warning light is on, stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it is diagnosed. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. For any other P05 code, have the car diagnosed promptly rather than continuing to drive.

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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0510Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 2) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
BMWP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
BYDP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
CheryP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0510Bryter for lukket gasspjeld BrandPowertrain
FordP0510Note Equivalent OBDII DTC BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
GMP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0510Closed throttle position switch BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
MazdaP0510Note Equivalent OBDII DTC BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
NissanP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
PeugeotP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0510Idle position switch BrandPowertrain
RenaultP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch SAEPowertrain
SaabP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0510Closed throttle position switch malfunction BrandPowertrain
TataP0510Closed Throttle Position Switch BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0510Throttle valve closed position switch fault 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.

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