P1246high severityPowertrain
Accelerator Position Sensor 1 Circuit
on 2015 Acura MDX 3.5L V6 · AWD
What this code means
The APP Sensor 1 signal is out of range or erratic.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Reduced power
- Erratic throttle
- No response to pedal
Common causes
- Faulty APP sensor
- Damaged wiring
- Corroded connector
- Pedal assembly fault
Diagnostic steps
- Test APP sensor voltage
- Inspect connector
- Check wiring
- Compare to specs
Repair notes
Replace accelerator pedal assembly.
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