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P1222 Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations)

12 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 11 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

Alfa Romeo

1 interpretation
P1222
Idle adjustment actuator or circuit Alfa Romeo · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Idle adjustment actuator or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Chevrolet

1 interpretation
P1222
Injector control, circuit monitor - malfunction Chevrolet · fuel Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Injector control, circuit monitor. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chevrolet.

Possible causes

  • Injector
  • wiring

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1222
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1 malfunction Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor 1. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor 1
  • ECM

Ford

1 interpretation
P1222
Traction Control Output Circuit Malfunction Ford · engine Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the Traction Control Output circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1222
Pedal Position Sensor 1 CKT Plausibility Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that related sensor signals for Pedal Position Sensor 1 CKT did not agree with each other (correlation/plausibility fault). This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Land Rover

1 interpretation
P1222
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - low input Land Rover · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Accelerator pedal position (APP) signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Land Rover.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to ground
  • APP sensor

Mazda

1 interpretation
P1222
Traction Control Output Circuit Mazda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Traction Control Output circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mazda.

Mercedes-Benz

1 interpretation
P1222
IFI Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor R252 Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the IFI Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor R252 circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Mercedes-Benz.

MINI

1 interpretation
P1222
Pedal Position Sensor 2 Low Input MINI · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Pedal Position Sensor 2 signal stayed below the expected range. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by MINI.

Toyota

1 interpretation
P1222
Throttle Motor Circuit Toyota · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Throttle Motor circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Toyota.

VAG

2 interpretations
P1222
Cylinder Shut Off Exhaust Valves Short To B+ VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Cylinder Shut Off Exhaust Valves circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Audi.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • valve controller

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Audi
P1222
Cylinder Shut Off Exhaust Valves Short To B+ VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Cylinder Shut Off Exhaust Valves circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1222

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

222

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1222

What does P1222 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (12 interpretations). The control module detected improper operation of the Idle adjustment actuator or circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Alfa Romeo.

Is P1222 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1222 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Toyota, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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