P1122high severityPowertrain

Throttle Position Higher Than Expected

on 2015 Acura ILX 2.4L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The TPS reading is higher than expected for current conditions.

Symptoms

  • CEL
  • High idle
  • Surging
  • Unexpected acceleration
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Faulty TPS
  • Improper adjustment
  • Damaged wiring
  • Short in signal

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor TPS values
  2. Adjust TPS
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace or adjust TPS.

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