P1122high severityPowertrain
Throttle Position Higher Than Expected
on 2000 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD
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
- Monitor TPS values
- Adjust TPS
- Inspect wiring
- Test sensor
Repair notes
Replace or adjust TPS.
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