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P1120 Diagnostic Trouble Code (17 interpretations)

17 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 16 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

Alfa Romeo

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle control unit - malfunction Alfa Romeo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle control unit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle motor position sensor 1 - circuit malfunction Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle motor position sensor 1. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • throttle control module

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Circuit Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check power supplies and grounds
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Ford

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle Position Sensor Out of Range Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Throttle Position value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TP sensor

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Honda

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle motor position sensor 1 - circuit malfunction Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle motor position sensor 1 circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • throttle control unit
  • ECM

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1120
Electronic Governor - Malfunction Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Electronic Governor. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle position (TP) sensor . - range/ performance problem Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Throttle position (TP) sensor . behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • supply voltage
  • TP sensor
  • ECM

Lexus

1 interpretation
P1120
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - circuit malfunction Lexus · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Accelerator pedal position (APP) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check power supplies and grounds
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle position (TP) sensor - out of range “low” Mazda · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Throttle position (TP) value was outside the valid range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TP sensor
  • ECM

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information

MINI

1 interpretation
P1120
Pedal Position Sensor Circuit MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Pedal Position circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1120
Secondary Throttle Position Sensor Nissan · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Secondary Throttle Position Sensor circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

Opel

1 interpretation
P1120
Throttle position (TPS) sensor / manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor - implausible signal / Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor A - circuit malfunction Opel · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle position (TPS) sensor / manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor - implausible signal / Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor A circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Opel.

Subaru

1 interpretation
P1120
Starter signal - voltage high Subaru · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Starter voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Subaru.

Possible causes

  • Starter motor circuit
  • wiring short to positive
  • ECM

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1120
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - circuit malfunction Toyota · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Accelerator pedal position (APP) circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • ECM

VAG

2 interpretations
P1120
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 2 - heater open circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, Bank 2 - heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1120
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater open circuit VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit
  • HO2S
Applies to Volkswagen

Volvo

1 interpretation
P1120
Barometric pressure (BARO) sensor - signal low Volvo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Barometric pressure (BARO) signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volvo.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • BARO sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1120

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

120

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1120

What does P1120 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (17 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle control unit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Is P1120 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1120 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel, Subaru, Toyota, VAG, Volvo. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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