P2135
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor "A"/"B" Voltage Correlation
The two redundant throttle position sensors on the throttle body disagree by more than allowed. Distinct from P2138 which monitors the pedal pair — P2135 monitors the throttle-body pair on drive-by-wire systems.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: Yes
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Throttle position sensor track wornCommon
- Corrosion on throttle body connectorPossible
Parts involved
- Throttle Position Sensor
- Throttle Body
P2135 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.