P1400moderate severityPowertrain
Sub-Throttle Position Sensor
on 1997 Lexus LX 450 4.5L I6 · 4WD
What this code means
The ECM detected a malfunction in the sub-throttle position sensor circuit.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Poor throttle response
- Reduced power
- Idle fluctuation
Common causes
- Faulty sub-TPS
- Damaged wiring
- Throttle body contamination
- Faulty ECM
Diagnostic steps
- Test sensor voltage
- Inspect connector
- Clean throttle body
- Compare to specs
Repair notes
Replace sub-throttle sensor or clean throttle body.
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