Live Manual
Engine Error

P0121

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Range/Performance

Severity
Medium

Symptoms

Sudden surging, hesitation, transmission shift issues

Common Causes

  • Worn TPS sensor
  • Dirty throttle body
  • Corroded connector
  • Bad TPS wiring

How to Fix

  1. 1 Clean throttle body
  2. 2 Replace TPS sensor
  3. 3 Repair connector
  4. 4 Perform sensor calibration
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$80 $300

TPS sensor: $50 - $150; Labor: $80