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PowertrainP2120

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Pedal-travel sensor double fault

34 brands affected · Description from BMW data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 34

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2120Obstacle Detection System. Control Module A. Communication Error BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2120No description available Powertrain
BMWP2120Pedal-travel sensor double fault BrandPowertrain
BYDP2120Pedal position sensor circuit fault BrandPowertrain
CheryP2120Pedal position sensor circuit failure BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP2120No description available Powertrain
DaewooP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP2120Accelerator No.1 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2120Gas-/pedalpositionsensor/brytare 'D'-krets BrandPowertrain
FordP2120No description available Powertrain
GeelyP2120Acceleration pedal disconnected BrandPowertrain
GMP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2120Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensor 1 Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2120No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2120No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2120Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch D circuit BrandPowertrain
MazdaP2120No description available Powertrain
OpelP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP2120Accelerator No.1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2120No description available Powertrain
SaabP2120Sensor 1 Gaspedalposition Stromkreis BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
SmartP2120No description available Powertrain
SubaruP2120No description available Powertrain
SuzukiP2120Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch 'D' Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'D' Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2120Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2120Accelerator Position Sensor (G79): Electrical Malfunction 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2120 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP212016Der Positionssensor 1 des Fahrpedals hat einen elektrischen Fehler.Spannungsgrenzwert ist unterschritten. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP212064Der Positionssensor 1 des Fahrpedals hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Es liegt ein unplausibles Signal vor. BrandPowertrain

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