Common questions

What are the causes of the p2138 code?

What are the causes of the p2138 code?

The P2138 trouble code indicates that the Engine Control Module has detected a malfunction within the D and/or E circuits of the throttle position sensor. What are the causes of the P2138 code? A damaged connector or wiring that is associated with the throttle body motor A damaged connector or wiring that is associated with the throttle body motor

What does the p1238 code on a throttle sensor mean?

Code P1238 indicates that the signals from the two throttle position sensors (or two accelerator pedal position sensors) do not correlate. What Does the P2138 Code Mean?

What is the diagnostic code for throttle / pedal position sensor?

P2138 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

Is there a sensor on the throttle plate?

The throttle body has a motor that drives the throttle plate open and closed (both ways are powered, so keep your finger out of the throttle body). There is a throttle position sensor (TPS) on the throttle body for feedback purposes – the ECM/PCM needs to know what the throttle plate is doing at all times.

When do I get a p2138 problem code?

The P2138 trouble code is triggered when there are problems with the throttle/pedal position sensor/switch. However, it’s not the only code related to the throttle body and its circuitry. The P2135, P2136, P2137, P2139, and P2140 DTCs also indicate issues in the same areas.

What does the P2106 OBD-II trouble code mean?

The P2106 OBD-II trouble code is one of number of possible codes that indicates that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a malfunction and is limiting the operation of the Throttle Actuator Control System

Code P1238 indicates that the signals from the two throttle position sensors (or two accelerator pedal position sensors) do not correlate. What Does the P2138 Code Mean?

What causes P2106 Hyundai Electronic throttle control system forced?

P2106 HYUNDAI Possible Causes 1 Faulty Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) 2 Faulty APS+Brake 3 Faulty APS + Vehicle speed sensor 4 Faulty APS + Vehicle speed sensor + Brake 5 Faulty Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Items (TPS or ETC motor etc) 6 Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM) More

The P2138 trouble code indicates that the Engine Control Module has detected a malfunction within the D and/or E circuits of the throttle position sensor. What are the causes of the P2138 code? A damaged connector or wiring that is associated with the throttle body motor A damaged connector or wiring that is associated with the throttle body motor

What causes the p1125 code on a GM car?

Typical causes of code P1125 on GM vehicles could include one or more of the following-Damaged, burnt, shorted, disconnected, or corroded wiring and/or connectors; Excessive mechanical wear of one or more throttle control components; Defective or malfunctioning throttle pedal position sensor(s)

What is the p2138 code on a Pontiac Grand Prix?

Hi all, I have a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix with sunroof which is throwing code P2138. This has been going on for nearly a year now. When driving in rain or very wet road conditions the Reduced Engine Power message will come on along with the check engine.

P2138 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

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