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2020 TOYOTA SEQUOIA

4.6L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor493Torque4920Fluid7DTC940Battery1Maintenance0Recalls2
P1400moderate severityPowertrain

Sub-Throttle Position Sensor

on 2020 Toyota Sequoia 4.6L V8 · RWD

What this code means

The ECM detected a malfunction in the sub-throttle position sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • Poor throttle response
  • Reduced power
  • Idle fluctuation

Common causes

  • Faulty sub-TPS
  • Damaged wiring
  • Throttle body contamination
  • Faulty ECM

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor voltage
  2. Inspect connector
  3. Clean throttle body
  4. Compare to specs

Repair notes

Replace sub-throttle sensor or clean throttle body.

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