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P1542 Mercedes-Benz - Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - signal

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Mercedes-Benz. All interpretations of P1542

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What P1542 means

P1542
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - signal Mercedes-Benz · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Accelerator pedal position (APP) 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 Mercedes-Benz.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1542

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

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

542

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1542

What does P1542 mean?

Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor - signal. The control module detected a fault associated with the Accelerator pedal position (APP) 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 Mercedes-Benz.

Is P1542 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1542 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Mercedes-Benz. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1542 at file level?

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