DTC P0222: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low

2010 Mercury Mariner Premier, 2.5 7, FWDSECTION DTC P0222: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low
DTC P0222: THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH B CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  The electronic throttle control (ETC) throttle position (TP) sensor 2 circuit was flagged as a concern by the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating a low voltage, or open circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open ETC TP sensor harness
  • Short to ground in the ETC TP sensor harness
  • Damaged TP sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  This concern exhibits a symptom of limited power. A TP2 PID reading less than 0.25 volt in ignition ON, engine OFF or ignition ON, engine running indicates a concern is present.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST DV .
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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