P1121moderate severityPowertrain
Throttle Position Lower Than Expected
on 2018 Acura TLX 2.4L I4 · AWD
What this code means
The TPS reading is lower than expected for current conditions.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Poor acceleration
- Stumbling
- Erratic idle
- Limp mode
Common causes
- Faulty TPS
- Sticking throttle
- Carbon buildup
- Damaged wiring
Diagnostic steps
- Monitor TPS with scan tool
- Clean throttle body
- Inspect wiring
- Test TPS
Repair notes
Clean throttle body or replace TPS.
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