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P0221

P0221

Accelerator pedal, potentiometer 2 - signal implausible

Diagnostic conditions
- Ignition on (approx. 30 seconds)
- Battery positive voltage > 7 V

Possible cause of fault
- Pedal sensor

Affected terminals
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NOTE:
- The system is in stand-by operation mode in pedal sensor, i.e. the accelerator pedal angle is calculated from the remaining potentiometer signal.
- Maximum pedal value is limited to 30 %
- Dynamism is limited

Diagnosis/troubleshooting