P1155high severityPowertrain
Electronic Throttle System Malfunction Secondary
on 2019-2024 Kia Niro EV Electric · FWD
What this code means
The PCM has detected a secondary or redundant fault in the Electronic Throttle System. This indicates multiple ETC faults have been detected, causing the system to enter a more restrictive failsafe mode.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Severe power limitation
- Engine may only idle
- ETC warning light
- No throttle response above idle
Common causes
- Multiple ETC component failures
- Throttle body and pedal sensor disagreement
- Critical wiring damage in ETC circuit
- PCM ETC control module failure
- Water intrusion in ETC connectors
Diagnostic steps
- Check for all ETC-related codes and diagnose each
- Inspect all ETC wiring and connectors for damage or water intrusion
- Test throttle body and accelerator pedal sensors
- Verify PCM ETC outputs
- Clear codes and retest after repairs
Repair notes
Diagnose and repair all ETC faults; this code sets when the system detects multiple concurrent issues.
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