Volkswagen P1861: Throttle Position Sensor Message from ECM
Is your scanner showing Volkswagen P1861?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.
Volkswagen P1861: Throttle Position Sensor Message from ECM
OVERVIEWWhat Does The Volkswagen P1861 Code Mean?
The Engine Control Module (ECM) communicates with all databus-capable control modules via a CAN databus. These databus-capable control modules are connected via two data bus wires which are twisted together (CAN_High and CAN_Low), and exchange information.
What Are The Potential Causes Of The Volkswagen P1861 Code?
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor has failed
- Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 has failed
- ECM has failed
- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may not connected
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Reference Sources
Volkswagen P1861, DTCDECODE.
