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P2138



P2138 00

Pedal Position Sensor Circuit. Plausibility Fault Between Circuit 1 and 2.







Fault symptom
Check Engine
Performance loss.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:
Continuous

Enable criteria:
Engine running.

Fault criteria:
When the voltage difference between pedal position sensor 1 and 2 is 5.2 - 8.2% depending on pedal position (5.2% released pedal, 8.2% fully engaged pedal).

Dependent
None

System reaction to a fault:
-

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
Fault in connector H42-2 is often a cause of this DTC.