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P1516 Honda - Throttle position motor - position performance

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Honda. All interpretations of P1516

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1516 means

P1516
Throttle position motor - position performance Honda · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module judged the Throttle position motor - position behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Possible causes

  • Throttle valve tight/sticking
  • TP sensor
  • wiring
  • throttle control unit
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1516

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

516

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1516

What does P1516 mean?

Throttle position motor - position performance. The control module judged the Throttle position motor - position behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Honda.

Is P1516 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1516 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Honda. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1516 at file level?

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