OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0226 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
Throttle position sensor C signal is not tracking the other channels of the redundant TPS within tolerance. The ECU compares all three channels and detects rationality failure.
Is it safe to drive with P0226?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyTPS contact aging
- PossibleDirty or sticking throttle plate
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
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
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Throttle Position Sensor, Throttle Body
Related codes
- P0223Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "B" Circuit High Input
- P0224Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Intermittent
- P0225Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit
- P0227Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low
- P0228Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit High
- P0229Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.