P2299
Brake Pedal Position / Accelerator Pedal Position Correlation
The ECU detects simultaneous brake and accelerator activation beyond a permitted threshold. Modern brake-throttle override safety logic forces idle in this state — usually triggered by a stuck brake light switch or a faulty pedal sensor.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Brake light switch stuck onCommon
- Accelerator pedal sensor driftPossible
Parts involved
- Brake Light Switch
- Accelerator Pedal Sensor
P2299 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.