Severity: Fix within days. Drive with caution and watch for new symptoms.
The sensor that tracks how far open the throttle is reports a position that does not match what the computer expects from the gas pedal.
Clean the throttle body, check the sensor wiring, and test or replace the sensor if its reading stays off.
You may feel hesitation, surging, or a lack of response from the gas pedal. Drive carefully.
You can drive short distances carefully; watch for worsening symptoms. You may feel hesitation, surging, or a lack of response from the gas pedal. Drive carefully.
The most common causes are: Worn throttle position sensor; Damaged wiring or connector; Dirty throttle body; Failing throttle body assembly. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.
Clean the throttle body, check the sensor wiring, and test or replace the sensor if its reading stays off.
