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Diagnostic reference · P212E

P212E

Throttle Position Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

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

  1. Read throttle position sensor G on a scan tool while wiggling the harness
  2. Check the sensor G connector and wiring for corrosion
  3. Check the sensor G wiring for chafe
  4. Replace the sensor G if the reading jumps
  5. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.