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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

2.4L I4•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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P0120high severityPowertrain

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit

on 2016 Jeep Cherokee 2.4L I4 · 4WD

What this code means

General malfunction in the throttle position sensor (TPS) or accelerator pedal position sensor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Erratic idle
  • Poor throttle response
  • Limp mode
  • Stalling

Common causes

  • Faulty TPS
  • Wiring damage
  • Throttle body issue
  • PCM failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test TPS voltage sweep (smooth transition 0.5-4.5V)
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check throttle body
  4. Test reference voltage

Repair notes

Replace TPS or throttle body assembly. Some vehicles require TPS relearn procedure.

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