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P0120

Throttle position (TP) switch A/accelerator pedal position (APP) switch A - circuit malfunction

P0120 is described as “Throttle position (TP) switch A/accelerator pedal position (APP) switch A - circuit malfunction” in the Generic OBD2 reference. Other reference families are shown below; select the scope relevant to your vehicle.

Manufacturer reference family

BMW: P0120

en

Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit

Reference namespace
bmw
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: BMW.

10 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Dodge / Fiat: P0120

en

accelerator pedal sensor 1, Disconnect connector

Reference namespace
fiat
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Fiat, Dodge.

27 profiles assigned this reference family

3 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

Ford: P0120

en

TP Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

Reference namespace
ford
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Ford.

28 profiles assigned this reference family

4 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

Dodge / Mitsubishi: P0120

en

Throttle Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Malfunction; TPS(main)

Reference namespace
mitsubishi
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Mitsubishi, Dodge.

31 profiles assigned this reference family

7 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

Infiniti / Nissan: P0120

en

Throttle Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Malfunction

Reference namespace
nissan
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Nissan, Infiniti.

62 profiles assigned this reference family

38 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Generic OBD2

Generic OBD2: P0120

en

Throttle position (TP) switch A/accelerator pedal position (APP) switch A - circuit malfunction

ru

Неисправность цепи датчика положения дроссельной заслонки / переключатель А

Reference namespace
obd2
Source revision
legacy-2.2.20

Generic OBD2 definition; confirm the protocol and vehicle-specific service information.

Manufacturer reference family

Belgee / Geely / Proton: P0120

en

Throttle Body Actuator POT1 Circuit Malfunction Too High

Reference namespace
proton
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Belgee, Geely, Proton.

5 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Dacia / Renault: P0120

ru

Высокое напряжение датчика положения дроссельной заслонки B-034; Повышенное напряжение в цепи датчика положения дросселя C-030; Корреляция датчиков положения дроссельной заслонки 1-2 B-018

Reference namespace
renault
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Dacia, Renault.

170 profiles assigned this reference family

146 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

Manufacturer reference family

GAC / Lexus / Toyota: P0120

en

Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor / Throttle Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction

Reference namespace
toyota
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: GAC, Toyota, Lexus.

24 profiles assigned this reference family
Manufacturer reference family

Audi / Jetta / MAN / Seat / Skoda / Volkswagen: P0120

de

TP System Performance

en

TP System Performance

Reference namespace
vag
Source revision
legacy-oem-dtc-r2-20260924

Reference family assigned by the production catalog. An entry in this family is not proof of a fault or ECU support on every listed vehicle.

Related catalog brands: Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, MAN, Jetta.

56 profiles assigned this reference family

32 more related profiles are listed in the vehicle directory.

What should I check before using this definition?

Keep the full code, module, status and freeze-frame data. Confirm the vehicle’s make, model, year and current manufacturer service information before choosing a repair. This entry does not identify a failed part by itself.

Organize a scan report or recording
Source and applicability

OBD Lens production library legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. This is a scoped technical reference, not a scan of your car. A catalog relationship does not certify that every ECU, year or engine returns the same signal or code definition.

Read the reference method

OBD Lens reference library · catalog legacy-owner-2026-10-09-v81. Sources and scope