OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2131 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "E" Range/Performance
The "E" channel of the pedal/throttle sensor produces electrically valid values that do not match other channels or the operating window.
Is it safe to drive with P2131?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyCorrelation with tracks D/F lost
- PossibleTrack E worn at common angle
- 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
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Accelerator Pedal Sensor
Related codes
- P0121Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "A" Range/Performance
- P2121Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "C" Range/Performance
- P212EThrottle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent
- P212FThrottle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F/G Voltage Correlation
- P2130Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit
- P2132Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "E" Circuit Low
- P2133Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "E" Circuit High
- P2134Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.