P0221
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
P0221 means Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance.
Where it lives
For P0221, the description names the sensor as the part involved.
Check these first
- A faulty throttle or pedal position sensor B
- Wiring or connector issues between sensor B and the ECM
- Corrosion on the sensor B connector
- A sticky throttle body or pedal assembly
- An ECM calibration issue
What to do next
- Read throttle or pedal position sensor B on a scan tool
- Compare sensor B to sensor A through the pedal sweep
- Inspect the sensor B connector and wiring
- Clean the throttle body and pedal assembly
- Replace throttle or pedal position sensor B if it reads off
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.