Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
What it means
The engine computer has seen the signal from throttle or pedal position sensor A drop out or jump suddenly for short periods and then recover. This usually points to a weak connection or a worn spot on the sensor track, and the car may suddenly enter limp mode and then return to normal after a restart.
Related lights
Dashboard lights that may come on with this code.
Symptoms4
- Check engine light that comes on and goes off.
- Sudden limp mode with loss of power that clears after turning the engine off and on.
- Intermittent jerking or hesitation on the accelerator.
- Occasional fluctuating idle.
Possible causes5
- Loose or corroded pins in the sensor connector.
- Internally cracked wire or a wire rubbing on metal, especially near moving parts.
- Worn spot on the sensing track inside the sensor.
- Weak shared ground or reference voltage.
- Intermittent failure of the electronic throttle body or pedal assembly.
How to diagnose5
- Review the freeze frame data to see throttle position and speed when the fault occurred.
- Watch the sensor signal on a scan tool while slowly opening the throttle or pressing the pedal, looking for a dropout or jump at a certain point.
- Gently move the harness and connector while watching to see if the signal reacts.
- Inspect the connector pins and how tightly they grip.
- Trace the harness for rubbing points.
How to fix5
- Clean and tighten the connector pins, or replace the connector.
- Repair the chafed section of the harness and secure it.
- Fix any ground or reference voltage fault found.
- Replace the sensor, throttle body or pedal assembly if a dropout point appears in the signal.
- Run the relearn procedure if required, then clear the codes and road test under similar conditions.
Repair cost
In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.
In the Saudi market: SAR 100–2,500 (≈ USD 27–667)
Our prices come from the Saudi market, converted at a fixed rate (SAR 3.75 per USD). Prices in your country may differ a lot, so we show the cost level.
The fix is often a low-cost connector or wire repair; the cost reaches the upper end when the electronic throttle body is replaced.
Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why does the car return to normal after a restart?
Because the fault is intermittent; on restart the computer finds a good signal and leaves limp mode, but the fault will return as long as the cause remains.
Is this code dangerous?
Fairly, because a sudden loss of power can happen while overtaking or on a highway, so repair it soon.
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