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DTC P2131: - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch F Circuit Range/Performance

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DTC P2131: - THROTTLE/PEDAL POSITION SENSOR/SWITCH F CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE

Description:  The accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor fault flag is set for sensor 3 by the powertrain control module (PCM), indicating the signal is out of the normal self-test operating range.
Possible Causes: 
  • APP sensor assembly is binding
  • Damaged APP sensor
  • Damaged PCM
Diagnostic Aids:  An APP3 sensor PID reading may indicate a concern.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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