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Electrical

Code P0120

Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction

Plain English Meaning:Throttle sensor not working correctly

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Yellow: Drive with Caution

Drivability affected

What You'll Notice (Symptoms)

  • Hesitation poor acceleration

Most Common Causes

1Faulty TPS wiring issue

Verified Repair Playbook

Required Mechanic Tests

A qualified shop should perform these tests before replacing any parts to ensure they aren't guessing:

Check throttle signal

Typical Fix Paths & Estimated Costs

Replace TPS $100–$300