OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2140 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch E/F Voltage Correlation
Channels E and F of the throttle/pedal position sensor disagree by more than the allowed tolerance.
Is it safe to drive with P2140?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOne potentiometer track worn
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
- Parts involved
- Throttle Position Sensor, Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Related codes
- P210EThrottle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C/F Voltage Correlation
- P212FThrottle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F/G Voltage Correlation
- P2139Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/F Voltage Correlation
- P2AD1Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C/G Voltage Correlation
- P2AD2Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B/G Voltage Correlation
- P2AD3Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/G Voltage Correlation
- P213DEGR Throttle Control Circuit B High
- P213EFuel Injection System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown
- P213FFuel Pump System Fault - Forced Engine Shutdown
- P2141EGR Throttle Control Circuit A Low
- P2142EGR Throttle Control Circuit A High
- P2143EGR Vent Control Circuit/Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.