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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Default CEL...what could be the problem?

I don't have a CEL but i decided to vag my car yesterday and i pulled the code P0121 Throttle/Pedal Pos.Sensor A Circ Range/Performance (G69) implausible signal. What does this mean?
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Default TPS is probably worn

The sensor is a bit like a volume control that senses the throttle position. After many years of use, the track can wear (especially if the throttle spends a lot of time in a smaller range), resulting in erratic readings (hence this code shows up).

Other possibility is a loose connection between the ECU and the sensor.
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Old Oct 5, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: TPS is probably worn

where is the TPS located?
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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What year and engine?
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