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DTC/P0122

P0122 : Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input

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P0122 means the ECU is seeing an abnormally low voltage on throttle position sensor circuit A, typically under 0.2V when it expects 0.5V to 4.5V. Most cars drop into limp mode with capped throttle.

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Que signifie P0122 ?

P0122 means the ECU is seeing an abnormally low voltage on throttle position sensor circuit A, typically under 0.2V when it expects 0.5V to 4.5V. Most cars drop into limp mode with capped throttle.

P0122 est un code defaut lie a electrique, classe en gravite moderate. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0122 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0122 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0122, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Check Engine Light on, often paired with a throttle or EPC warning
  • Reduced engine power / limp mode with throttle capped around 25 to 40%
  • Rough or hunting idle between 500 and 1500 rpm
  • No response or long delay when pressing the accelerator
  • Stalling at idle or when coming to a stop
  • Slight decrease in fuel economy from open-loop fueling
  • Transmission holding gears longer or shifting harshly because it has no load signal

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0122 :

eleveeFaulty throttle position sensor or worn contacts inside the throttle body
eleveeCorroded, loose, or backed-out connector at the throttle body
moyenneBroken or chafed signal wire between TPS and ECU
moyenneOpen or shorted 5V reference wire from the ECU
faibleBad ground on the TPS circuit
faibleFailed ECU (rare, diagnose last)

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0122 ?

Non, regle ca immediatement. The ECU usually forces the car into limp mode with reduced power and a locked idle. You can limp home, but hard acceleration and highway merging become risky.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0122 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0122 :

  1. Read all stored codes and note companion codes such as P0113, P0222, or P2135
  2. Watch live data for TPS1 voltage with key on, engine off. Below 0.2V confirms the low input
  3. Wiggle the throttle body connector and harness while watching live data to catch intermittent faults
  4. Backprobe the TPS signal, 5V reference, and ground pins with a multimeter. Reference should read 4.9 to 5.1V
  5. If reference and ground are good but signal stays near 0V, replace the TPS or throttle body
  6. If the 5V reference is missing, check the wiring back to the ECU for a short to ground
  7. After repair, clear codes and run the throttle body relearn per the manufacturer procedure
  8. Road test and confirm TPS voltage sweeps smoothly from ~0.5V at closed throttle to ~4.5V at WOT

Combien coute la reparation de P0122 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0122 varient selon la cause profonde et ton vehicule. Voici des estimations courantes :

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat throttle body connector €0–€10 €0–€40 €0–€50 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor €30–€120 €40–€90 €70–€210 Facile
Replace electronic throttle body assembly €180–€550 €80–€180 €260–€730 Moderee
Repair damaged wiring or connector pins €10–€40 €60–€180 €70–€220 Moderee
ECU diagnosis and replacement (worst case) €400–€1200 €100–€250 €500–€1450 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

P0122 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0122 se comporte differemment selon ton vehicule. Selectionne ta voiture ci-dessous pour des causes propres au modele, les problemes connus et des estimations de couts ajustees :

Volkswagen

P0122 sur Volkswagen Golf

2005-2015 (Mk5/Mk6, 1.4 TSI CAVA/CAXA and 2.0 TDI CBEA/CJAA)

The EPC light comes on with P0122 on these Golfs. On 1.4 TSI engines the throttle body actuator motor brushes wear out around 120,000 to 180,000 km. VW part 03C 133 062 is the common replacement.

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 sur une Volkswagen Golf ?

Volkswagen GolfWorn throttle actuator motor brushes on 1.4 TSI (CAVA/CAXA)
Volkswagen GolfCorrosion inside the throttle body connector after wet-weather driving

Cout de reparation de P0122 pour Volkswagen Golf

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Volkswagen Golfajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Volkswagen

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat throttle body connector €0–€12 €0–€48 €0–€60 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor €36–€144 €48–€108 €84–€252 Facile
Replace electronic throttle body assembly €216–€660 €96–€216 €312–€876 Moderee
Repair damaged wiring or connector pins €12–€48 €72–€216 €84–€264 Moderee
ECU diagnosis and replacement (worst case) €480–€1440 €120–€300 €600–€1740 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Ford

P0122 sur Ford F-150

2004-2010 (5.4L 3V Triton and 4.6L)

Ford issued TSB 08-7-6 covering electronic throttle body concerns on these trucks, with a revised throttle body part number 9L3Z-9E926-A. The APP (accelerator pedal position) sensor is also a known failure point.

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 sur une Ford F-150 ?

Ford F-150Failed accelerator pedal position sensor rather than the TPS itself
Ford F-150Chafed harness where it passes near the intake manifold

Cout de reparation de P0122 pour Ford F-150

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Ford F-150ajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Ford

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat throttle body connector €0–€11 €0–€44 €0–€55 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor €33–€132 €44–€99 €77–€231 Facile
Replace electronic throttle body assembly €198–€605 €88–€198 €286–€803 Moderee
Repair damaged wiring or connector pins €11–€44 €66–€198 €77–€242 Moderee
ECU diagnosis and replacement (worst case) €440–€1320 €110–€275 €550–€1595 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Toyota

P0122 sur Toyota Camry

2007-2017 (2.5L 2AR-FE and 3.5L 2GR-FE)

The TPS is integrated into the throttle body (Toyota part 22030-0H030 range) and not sold separately. Toyota's service procedure requires an idle air volume learn after replacement or battery disconnect.

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 sur une Toyota Camry ?

Toyota CamryIntegrated TPS failure inside the electronic throttle body
Toyota CamryWater intrusion through a leaking cowl seal reaching the engine harness
BMW

P0122 sur BMW 3-Series

2006-2013 (N52, N54, N55)

BMW uses dual redundant TPS in both the pedal and throttle actuator. P0122 usually pairs with P2135 and drops the car into a restrictive failsafe. Water leaks into the E-box under the cowl are a well-documented cause on E90s.

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 sur une BMW 3-Series ?

BMW 3-SeriesFailed throttle actuator (DME-controlled) on N54/N55
BMW 3-SeriesWater in the E-box corroding DME connector pins

Cout de reparation de P0122 pour BMW 3-Series

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de BMW 3-Seriesajuste a la hausse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a BMW

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat throttle body connector €0–€14 €0–€56 €0–€70 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor €42–€168 €56–€126 €98–€294 Facile
Replace electronic throttle body assembly €252–€770 €112–€252 €364–€1022 Moderee
Repair damaged wiring or connector pins €14–€56 €84–€252 €98–€308 Moderee
ECU diagnosis and replacement (worst case) €560–€1680 €140–€350 €700–€2030 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Honda

P0122 sur Honda Civic

2006-2015 (R18A 1.8L, 8th and 9th gen)

Uncommon on the Civic, but when it appears the throttle body assembly (Honda part 16400-RNA-A01) is the usual culprit. Honda requires the idle learn procedure (ignition on 2 minutes, then 5 minutes at operating temp) after any throttle work.

Quelles sont les causes de P0122 sur une Honda Civic ?

Honda CivicCarbon buildup preventing the throttle plate from returning to true closed position
Honda CivicCracked solder joint on the TPS board inside the throttle body

Cout de reparation de P0122 pour Honda Civic

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de Honda Civicajuste a la baisse par rapport a la moyenne en raison du prix des pieces specifiques a Honda

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat throttle body connector €0–€9 €0–€36 €0–€45 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor €27–€108 €36–€81 €63–€189 Facile
Replace electronic throttle body assembly €162–€495 €72–€162 €234–€657 Moderee
Repair damaged wiring or connector pins €9–€36 €54–€162 €63–€198 Moderee
ECU diagnosis and replacement (worst case) €360–€1080 €90–€225 €450–€1305 Professionnel

Prix estimes au March 2026. Les couts varient selon la region, le vehicule et le garage.

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0122 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

P0121P0123P0124P2135P0222

Questions frequentes sur P0122

Can I just drive with P0122 until the weekend?

You can move the car short distances, but limp mode caps power and makes merging or overtaking dangerous. Fix it before any highway driving.

Will disconnecting the battery clear P0122 for good?

It'll clear the light, but if the sensor or wiring is faulty the code returns within minutes of driving. You're masking the problem, not fixing it.

Do I need a throttle relearn after replacing the throttle body?

Yes, on almost every drive-by-wire vehicle. Without the relearn the idle will hunt or stall. Most OBD2 apps with bidirectional control can run it in under a minute.

Why did P0122 appear right after I cleaned my throttle body?

The connector probably wasn't fully seated, or carb cleaner seeped into the TPS. Reseat the plug and let it dry overnight before condemning parts.

Can a weak battery or bad alternator trigger P0122?

Yes. If system voltage drops below about 10V during cranking or under load, the 5V reference can sag and log a low-input code. Load-test the battery before chasing sensors.

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