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P2135



P2135 00

Throttle Position Sensor Circuit, Plausibility Fault between Circuit 1 and 2







Fault symptom
Check Engine
Cruise control not working.
Limp home

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:
Continuous

Enable criteria:
Engine running.
NONE of the following DTCs must be detected: P0122, P0123, P0222, P0223

Fault criteria:
When the difference in voltage between throttle position sensors 1 and 2 is 4 - 8%, depending on the position of the throttle (4% for unactuated pedal, 8% for fully depressed pedal).

Dependent
None

System reaction to a fault:
Correction of mass air flow/combustion for fuel calculation is blocked.
Limited acceleration and idle function.
Cruise control blocked.
Secondary air switched off.

OK report:
Fault criterion not fulfilled and vehicle speed over 0 km/h for more than 60 s.

Fault handling:
Type III
(See Description of On-Board Diagnostics/Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Checking the wiring harness
Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:
Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:
- Throttle Position Sensor 1
- Throttle Position Sensor 2