P0229
Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent
Generic code
Injector Circuit
High severity
Moderate repair
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What P0229 means
- The fault code P0229 indicates that there is an issue with Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit.
Possible symptoms
- Decreased engine power and acceleration
- Illuminated check engine light
- Hesitation or stuttering during acceleration
Possible causes
- Fault Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C or the associated circuit
- Loose coupler/connector associated with the sensor
- Internal ECM fault (less likely)
Related parts
- Throttle Position Sensor: Throttle position sensor generally denotes the position of the accelerator pedal. Problems lead to poor acceleration
Possible solutions
- Replace the Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C
- If no faults found in the sensor or associated circuit, the ECM may need to be repaired/replaced
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