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2008 ACURA TSX

2.4L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1121moderate severityPowertrain

Throttle Position Lower Than Expected

on 2008 Acura TSX 2.4L I4 · FWD

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

  1. Monitor TPS with scan tool
  2. Clean throttle body
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test TPS

Repair notes

Clean throttle body or replace TPS.

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