OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0225 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit
Generic electrical fault on throttle/pedal position sensor C (third sensor in some redundant designs).
Is it safe to drive with P0225?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor failed
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Throttle Position Sensor C, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P2130Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit
- P0222Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit Low Input
- P0223Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit High Input
- P0224Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent
- P0226Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
- P0227Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low
- P0228Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.