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P0121 — Throttle Position Sensor Range / Performance

P0121 is set when the engine control module sees the throttle position sensor signal moving outside its expected range or changing in a way that does not match other inputs (MAP, MAF, engine load). The TPS reports where the throttle blade is — inputs like accelerator pedal position, engine load, and idle control all depend on accurate TPS readings. Bad TPS data triggers reduced-power or limp mode on many vehicles.

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