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2007 TOYOTA AVALON

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor469Torque2476Fluid6DTC855Battery1Maintenance0Recalls6
P0122high severityPowertrain

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input

on 2007 Toyota Avalon 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

The TPS voltage is below the minimum threshold.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Limp mode
  • Engine stuck at idle
  • No throttle response

Common causes

  • Short to ground in TPS circuit
  • Faulty TPS
  • Damaged wiring
  • Failed reference voltage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test TPS voltage
  2. Check for shorts to ground
  3. Test 5V reference
  4. Inspect wiring

Repair notes

Repair short or replace TPS.

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