Live Manual
Engine Error

P0122

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Circuit Low Input

Severity
Medium

Symptoms

Dead spots in throttle, low power, hesitation

Common Causes

  • Short to ground in TPS wiring
  • Defective TPS sensor
  • Loose sensor mounting
  • Faulty PCM

How to Fix

  1. 1 Replace TPS sensor
  2. 2 Test sensor ground
  3. 3 Secure sensor mounting
  4. 4 Inspect throttle linkage
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$80 $250

TPS sensor: $50 - $120; Labor: $80