P212E
Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent
What it means
P212E means Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent.
Where it lives
For P212E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P212E reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- An intermittent connection at the throttle position sensor G
- Corrosion at the sensor G connector
- A failed throttle position sensor
- Chafed sensor G wiring
What to do next
- Read throttle position sensor G on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
- Check the sensor G connector and wiring for corrosion
- Check the sensor G wiring for chafe
- Replace the sensor G if the reading jumps
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.