What is the P2165 fault code What is Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor B Maximum Stop Performance failure description How do I fix the P2165 fault code What are the symptoms and causes for the P2165 fault code
What is the P2165 fault code? What does it all mean?
The powertrain control module, or PCM, continuously monitors the throttle position sensor (TPS sensor) and throttle position sensor (PPS sensor). Fault code P2165 will be set if the PCM detects faults in either the throttle position sensor C or the accelerator pedal location sensor. The code description indicates that the “C”, in the code’s description, refers only to a specific circuit or sensor.
This code is only for vehicles with wired systems. It relates to throttle performance. TPS sensors can be found on the throttle body. The PPS sensors are located just above the accelerator pedal lever. They are commonly used 2. These sensors are used to determine the pedal’s pressure and tell the PCM the driver’s desired speed. These sensors or circuits can be faulted by the PCM, which will assign fault code P2165. This code is used by the PCM to put the vehicle into safe mode and limit its speed to 30 km/h.
The P2165 fault code can affect vehicles of various manufacturers, including Ford, Honda and Toyota, BMW, Toyota/Ram, Toyota, Chevrolet Dodge/Ram Jeep, Chrysler, Kia and Volkswagen.
What causes the P2165 Fault code?
Below are some reasons to set fault code P2165:
- – Motor or throttle actuator failure
- – Defective throttle positioning sensor
- – Defective accelerator pedal position sensor
- – Damaged, corroded, or short-circuited cables
- – Connectors that are loose or damaged
- CAN bus harness problems
- Problems with ground cable to the PCM
- – Excessive carbon buildup in the throttle
- – Defective PCM (rarely)
What are the symptoms of the P2165 Fault Code?
These symptoms may be present if you own a vehicle that has the code 2165
- Illumination of the check engine light
- – Acceleration problems
- – Delay of gas reaction
- – The vehicle is not starting at all
- – Vehicle stops after starting
- Engine misfire or stalling at idle
- – The exhaust emits black smoke
- PCM slows down speed by entering Safe Mode (Limp mode)
How do I fix the P2165 fault code?
- – Replacing an faulty position sensor for the accelerator pedal
- Replacing a defective throttle position sensor
- – Replacing a damaged throttle actuator or motor
- Repair of damaged cables and connectors, as well as open or short circuits
- – Clean the throttle body
- – Testing and fixing the ground wire that connects the sensor to a PCM
How Serious Is the P2165 Fault Code
The code P2165 may make it impossible to drive even if the car is started. PCM will restrict the vehicle’s speed by placing it into safe mode. This is a serious problem that must be addressed immediately.
