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P1121 Diagnostic Trouble Code (17 interpretations)

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

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1121
Throttle position (TP) sensor - voltage high, intermittent Chevrolet · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Throttle position (TP) voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Wiring open circuit/short to positive
  • poor connections

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1121
TP Sensor Circuit Intermittent High Voltage Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the TP Sensor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Confirm the exact vehicle, ECU and software context
  • Inspect relevant wiring and connectors
  • Check applicable OEM service information

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1121
Decreased Engine Performance Due To High Intake Air Temp Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Decreased Engine Performance Due To High Intake Air Temp circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Ford

1 interpretation
P1121
Throttle Position Sensor Inconsistent with Mass Air Flow Sensor Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Throttle Position Sensor Inconsistent with Mass Air Flow 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 Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • MAF sensor
  • TP sensor
  • air leak

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
P1121
Throttle position (TP) sensor - position lower than expected Honda · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected that the Throttle position (TP) sensor - position value was lower than expected for the current conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

TP sensor

Hyundai

1 interpretation
P1121
APS PWM Output Circuit Malfunction Hyundai · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the APS PWM Output circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Hyundai.

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1121
Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range Performance Jaguar · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Pedal Position Sensor A signal implausible: it stayed inside electrical limits but did not match the value expected for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Kia

1 interpretation
P1121
AT - TP sensor signal Kia · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the AT - TP sensor signal circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Kia.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • TP sensor
  • TCM

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1121
Throttle position (TP) sensor - range/ performance problem Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Throttle position (TP) 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
P1121
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - range/performance problem Lexus · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Lexus.

Possible causes

  • APP 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
P1121
Pedal Position 1 Range/Performance Problem MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Pedal Position 1 behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1121
Throttle valve position motor - malfunction Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Possible causes

Throttle valve position motor

Porsche

1 interpretation
P1121
Oxygen Sensor Heating Porsche · emissions Data confidence 62%

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

Suzuki

1 interpretation
P1121
Throttle Position Sensor Intermittent High Voltage Suzuki · engine Data confidence 62%

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

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1121
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - range/performance problem Toyota · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

Possible causes

  • APP 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

VAG

2 interpretations
P1121
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, Bank 2 - heater short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, Bank 2 - heater circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • HO2S
Applies to Audi
P1121
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater short to ground VAG · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a short circuit to ground in the Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • HO2S
Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1121

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

121

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1121

What does P1121 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (17 interpretations). The control module detected that the Throttle position (TP) voltage stayed above the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Is P1121 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1121 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, MINI, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki, Toyota, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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