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DTC/P0123

P0123 : Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High Input

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P0123 means the ECU sees TPS 'A' signal voltage above the upper threshold (typically 4.8V of the 5V reference). The computer ignores the throttle input and falls back to limp mode.

Scanne ta voiture en 60 secondes environ : vois si P0123 est vraiment présent, à quel point c'est urgent et ce que la réparation devrait coûter.

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Que signifie P0123 ?

P0123 means the ECU sees TPS 'A' signal voltage above the upper threshold (typically 4.8V of the 5V reference). The computer ignores the throttle input and falls back to limp mode.

P0123 est un code defaut lie a electrique, classe en gravite moderate. Lorsque le calculateur de ton vehicule detecte cette condition, il enregistre P0123 et allume le voyant moteur.

Quels sont les symptomes de P0123 ?

Si ton vehicule a declenche P0123, tu peux remarquer un ou plusieurs de ces symptomes :

  • Check Engine Light on, often with a throttle or wrench warning
  • Reduced engine power / limp mode with RPM capped around 1200-1500
  • Erratic or hesitant acceleration
  • Engine surges or hunts at idle
  • Pedal feels dead - no response above light throttle
  • Hard starting or immediate stall after start
  • Cruise control disabled

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 ?

Voici les causes les plus courantes de P0123 :

eleveeFaulty throttle position sensor (worn resistive track or internal short to the 5V reference)
eleveeCorroded or spread pins in the TPS/throttle body connector
moyenneTPS signal wire shorted to the 5V reference or to battery voltage
moyenneOpen or high-resistance sensor ground circuit
faibleFailed drive-by-wire throttle body actuator assembly
faiblePCM 5V reference or internal A/D fault

Peut-on rouler sans risque avec P0123 ?

Non, regle ca immediatement. You can drive short distances, but most vehicles trigger limp mode with reduced throttle response. Sudden power loss is possible, so get it diagnosed before longer trips.

Comment diagnostique-t-on P0123 ?

Suis ces etapes pour identifier la cause profonde de P0123 :

  1. Scan for all stored codes and freeze frame. Note if P0122, P0222 or P2135 are set alongside - that changes the diagnostic path
  2. Key on, engine off: watch TPS1 voltage on the scan tool. Above ~4.8V at closed throttle confirms the fault
  3. Inspect the TPS connector for bent pins, green corrosion, or water intrusion
  4. Backprobe the 5V reference at the TPS - should read 4.9-5.1V. If it reads battery voltage, the reference is shorted
  5. Check sensor ground continuity to battery negative (should be under 0.1Ω, voltage drop under 50mV with key on)
  6. Unplug the TPS. Signal voltage at the ECU pin should drop to near 0V. If it stays high, the signal wire is shorted to voltage between sensor and PCM
  7. If wiring checks out, substitute a known-good TPS or throttle body and recheck
  8. Only after all above, suspect PCM 5V reference or A/D converter failure

Combien coute la reparation de P0123 ?

Les couts de reparation de P0123 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 TPS connector, apply dielectric grease €0–€15 €0–€60 €0–€75 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor (cable throttle) €40–€180 €40–€120 €80–€300 Facile
Replace complete electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire) €180–€650 €80–€220 €260–€870 Moderee
Repair TPS wiring harness (short or open circuit) €20–€90 €90–€260 €110–€350 Moderee
PCM replacement and reprogram €500–€1400 €150–€350 €650–€1750 Professionnel

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

P0123 sur des vehicules specifiques

P0123 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

P0123 sur VW Golf

2004-2015 (Mk5/Mk6)

1.4 TSI (CAXA/CAVD) and 2.0 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) throttle body connectors corrode where the harness routes near the coolant flange. VCDS measuring block 060 typically shows implausible angle-sensor 2 voltage.

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 sur une VW Golf ?

VW GolfCorroded 6-pin throttle body connector
VW GolfFailed throttle body (03C133062-family) requiring basic setting via VCDS after replacement

Cout de reparation de P0123 pour VW Golf

Couts estimes pour les proprietaires de VW 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 TPS connector, apply dielectric grease €0–€18 €0–€72 €0–€90 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor (cable throttle) €48–€216 €48–€144 €96–€360 Facile
Replace complete electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire) €216–€780 €96–€264 €312–€1044 Moderee
Repair TPS wiring harness (short or open circuit) €24–€108 €108–€312 €132–€420 Moderee
PCM replacement and reprogram €600–€1680 €180–€420 €780–€2100 Professionnel

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

Ford

P0123 sur Ford F-150

2004-2010

5.4L 3V Triton trucks show P0123 with wiper-track wear inside the electronic throttle body. Ford TSB 08-7-6 addresses throttle body replacement for related surging/limp mode complaints.

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 sur une Ford F-150 ?

Ford F-150Worn TPS internal resistive track inside the ETB
Ford F-150Chafed harness at the alternator bracket
BMW

P0123 sur BMW 3-Series

2001-2011

E46 M54 and E90 N52 often log P0123 when the DK-Motor (throttle actuator) potentiometer starts failing. Genuine throttle bodies run €450-600 for parts alone, aftermarket VDO units around €250.

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 sur une BMW 3-Series ?

BMW 3-SeriesDK-Motor potentiometer wear on high-mileage cars
BMW 3-SeriesPedal position sensor harness chafe at the firewall grommet

Cout de reparation de P0123 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 TPS connector, apply dielectric grease €0–€21 €0–€84 €0–€105 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor (cable throttle) €56–€252 €56–€168 €112–€420 Facile
Replace complete electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire) €252–€910 €112–€308 €364–€1218 Moderee
Repair TPS wiring harness (short or open circuit) €28–€126 €126–€364 €154–€490 Moderee
PCM replacement and reprogram €700–€1960 €210–€490 €910–€2450 Professionnel

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

Toyota

P0123 sur Toyota Camry

2002-2011

2AZ-FE and 2GR-FE ETCS-i throttle bodies (22030-28070 / 22030-31010) rarely fail early, but when P0123 appears the internal sensor is usually the culprit. Idle relearn required after cleaning or replacement.

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 sur une Toyota Camry ?

Toyota CamryETCS-i throttle body internal sensor failure
Toyota CamryLoose or corroded battery ground strap causing false high reference

Cout de reparation de P0123 pour Toyota Camry

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

Reparation Cout des pieces Cout de main-d'oeuvre Estimation totale Difficulte en autonomie
Clean and reseat TPS connector, apply dielectric grease €0–€14 €0–€54 €0–€68 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor (cable throttle) €36–€162 €36–€108 €72–€270 Facile
Replace complete electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire) €162–€585 €72–€198 €234–€783 Moderee
Repair TPS wiring harness (short or open circuit) €18–€81 €81–€234 €99–€315 Moderee
PCM replacement and reprogram €450–€1260 €135–€315 €585–€1575 Professionnel

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

Honda

P0123 sur Honda Civic

2006-2015

8th/9th gen R18 engines occasionally log P0123 after aftermarket intake installs that disturb the throttle body connector. Honda's idle relearn (throttle body cleaned, KOEO 10 min with A/C off) is required after any TPS work.

Quelles sont les causes de P0123 sur une Honda Civic ?

Honda CivicDisturbed throttle body connector after intake or air box mods
Honda CivicMissed idle relearn after battery disconnect or throttle body service

Cout de reparation de P0123 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 TPS connector, apply dielectric grease €0–€13 €0–€51 €0–€64 Facile
Replace standalone throttle position sensor (cable throttle) €34–€153 €34–€102 €68–€255 Facile
Replace complete electronic throttle body (drive-by-wire) €153–€553 €68–€187 €221–€740 Moderee
Repair TPS wiring harness (short or open circuit) €17–€77 €77–€221 €94–€298 Moderee
PCM replacement and reprogram €425–€1190 €128–€298 €553–€1488 Professionnel

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

Ces codes apparaissent souvent avec P0123 ou indiquent des problemes connexes :

P0122P0121P0221P0222P2135

Questions frequentes sur P0123

Will P0123 clear itself if I just drive it?

No. It's a hard electrical fault. The MIL might go out after several drive cycles without the fault recurring, but the underlying wiring or sensor issue almost always comes back within minutes.

Will P0123 make my car fail an emissions inspection?

Yes. It's a stored powertrain code with the MIL on, which is an automatic fail at any OBD2 inspection.

Do I need a new throttle body or just the sensor?

On older cable-throttle cars (mostly pre-2005) the TPS is a bolt-on €40-80 part. On drive-by-wire systems the sensor is integrated into the throttle body and you replace the whole assembly.

Why did my car go into limp mode with this code?

The PCM can't trust the throttle signal, so it ignores the pedal and holds the throttle at a fixed low opening (usually 1200-1500 RPM) to prevent unintended acceleration.

Do I need to relearn the throttle after replacing it?

Yes, on nearly all drive-by-wire cars. Most brands need a specific idle/throttle relearn procedure (Toyota, Honda, VW, BMW all have their own). Skipping this leaves rough idle even after a good part is fitted.

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