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P0068

MAP/MAF - Throttle Position Correlation

The ECU detects implausibility between throttle position and the airflow or intake manifold pressure measured. At a given throttle angle the air mass deviates beyond rationality limits.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Power loss, hesitation under acceleration
  • Rough or unstable idle
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible difficulty starting

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Large unmetered vacuum leakCommon
  • Throttle body dirty or stickingPossible
  • MAF sensor driftPossible

Parts involved

  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Intake Manifold
  • Throttle Body

P0068 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.