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PowertrainP212C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Throttle position sensor/switch 'G' circuit low

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP212CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP212CNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP212CKaheldi asendi anduri/lüliti 'G' ahel madal BrandPowertrain
GeelyP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP212CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP212CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP212CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP212CNo description available Powertrain
NissanP212CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP212CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P212CThrottle Position Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP212CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP212CThrottle position sensor/switch 'G' circuit low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP212CThrottle position sensor 2 bank 2: signal too low; Upper limit exceeded 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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