OBD-II code · generic
P0221
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit Range/Performance
- System
- P0 — Powertrain (generic)
- Severity
- Moderate (3/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does P0221 mean?
P0221 is defined as “Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit Range/Performance”.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Kia: TPS/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit
- Nissan: Throttle position (TP) sensor 1 & 2 – range/performance problem
Related codes
- P0220Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit
- P0222Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit Low
- P0223Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit High
- P0224Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'B' Circuit Intermittent
- P0225Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'C' Circuit
- P0226Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch 'C' Circuit Range/Performance
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