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PowertrainP2123

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Short circuit to positive

42 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 42

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2123No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2123PPS1 signal circuit short to high voltage BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2123No description available Powertrain
BMWP2123Short circuit to positive BrandPowertrain
BYDP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
CheryP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2123Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 1 High Input BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP2123Accelerator sensor 1 error BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2123Accelerator pedal position sensor failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2123Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2123Gas-/pedalpositionsensor/brytare 'D'-krets hög BrandPowertrain
FordP2123No description available Powertrain
GeelyP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
GMP2123Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2123APP sensor(main) high BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2123Throttle Position Sensor 2 Circuit High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP2123No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2123No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2123No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2123Pedal position sensor 1 - High input BrandPowertrain
MahindraP2123No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP2123Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor 1 circuit high BrandPowertrain
MazdaP2123No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP2123APS(sub) high BrandPowertrain
NissanP2123No description available Powertrain
OpelP2123Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit High BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP2123Accelerator sensor 1 error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2123No description available Powertrain
PorscheP2123No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2123APS(sub) high BrandPowertrain
SaabP2123Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2123Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D Circuit High BrandPowertrain
SmartP2123No description available Powertrain
SprinterP2123No description available Powertrain
SubaruP2123Accelerator Position Sensor D High Input BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP2123Throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'D' (main) circuit high input BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP2123PPS1 signal short circuit to high voltage BrandPowertrain
TataP2123Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor D High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2123Electronic accelerator pedal position sensor 1 circuit voltage high BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2123Accelerator position sensor (G79): signal too high; Defective 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2123 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP212300Der Positionssensor 1 des Fahrpedals hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP212300PCM sets DTC if the PCM detects output voltage higher than the possible range of a properly operating APS1 BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP212300Accelerator pedal position sensor 1 circuit short to battery (+) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP212312Der Positionssensor 1 des Fahrpedals hat Kurzschluss nach Plus.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP212341Der Positionssensor 1 des Fahrpedals hat Kurzschluss nach Plus. Es liegt ein allgemeiner Prüfsummenfehler vor. BrandPowertrain

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