What does code P212E mean?

Q: What does code P212E mean?

Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent. P212E indicates that the engine control module detected an intermittent fault in the signal circuit for throttle position sensor or switch G, which is a redundant sensor used to cross-check the main throttle position. The circuit momentarily drops out or glitches, so the computer cannot trust the throttle angle reading and sets this code.

DTC codes / P21xx · Fuel and air metering / P212E

P212EThrottle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent

P212E indicates that the engine control module detected an intermittent fault in the signal circuit for throttle position sensor or switch G, which is a redundant sensor used to cross-check the main throttle position. The circuit momentarily drops out or glitches, so the computer cannot trust the throttle angle reading and sets this code.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaFuel and air metering

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.