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P2166 Accelerator pedal position (APP) / Throttle position (TP) sensor D - maximum stop performance

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P2166 means

P2166
Accelerator pedal position (APP) / Throttle position (TP) sensor D - maximum stop performance Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) / Throttle position (TP) sensor D - maximum stop behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • APP sensor / Wiring
  • TP sensor

Related and nearby codes

How to read P2166

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

166

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P2166

What does P2166 mean?

Accelerator pedal position (APP) / Throttle position (TP) sensor D - maximum stop performance. The control module judged the Accelerator pedal position (APP) / Throttle position (TP) sensor D - maximum stop behaviour implausible for the current operating conditions.

Is P2166 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P2166 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P2166 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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