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PowertrainP212A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Throttle position sensor/switch 'G' circuit

19 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP212AEngine Charge Air Cooler 1 Intake Temperature. Temperature Sensor. Operation Failure BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP212ALitar sensor/suis kedudukan throttle 'G' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP212ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP212ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP212ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P212AThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP212AThrottle position sensor/switch 'G' circuit 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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