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P0229 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P0229 means

P0229
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent Generic · engine Data confidence 90%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • TP/APP sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0229

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

229

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0229

What does P0229 mean?

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent. The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C circuit.

Is P0229 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0229 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0229 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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