AutoCodes – Generic – P1195

P1195 Code - Electronic Throttle System Limp Home - Target Following Delay

Quick Answer

The Electronic Throttle System (ETS) consists of ETS unit, ETS-motor, Accelerator Position Sensor (APS),Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Limp home valve. Common causes include Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS) Motor, Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS), Electronic Throttle System(ETS)unit. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1195 indicates Electronic Throttle System Limp Home - Target Following Delay.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS) Motor, Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS), Electronic Throttle System(ETS)unit.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 20,700

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Code P1195 Description

The Electronic Throttle System (ETS) consists of ETS unit, ETS-motor, Accelerator Position Sensor (APS),Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and Limp home valve.
Among above-mentioned parts, Limp home valve is attached under the throttle body and helps air to flow from the outside through this valve to the engine combustion chamber to prevent the vehicle from engine stall when Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects ETS system malfunction.

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1195?

Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS) Motor
Faulty Electronic Throttle System (ETS)
Electronic Throttle System(ETS)unit
Electronic Throttle System(ETS) harness is open or shorted
Electronic Throttle System(ETS) circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1195?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1195 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Information for Specific Makes

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P1195 Ford — SCP HBCC Failed To Initialize
P1195 Hyundai — Electronic Throttle System Limp Home - Target Following Delay
P1195 Infiniti — Engine Does Not Start
P1195 Jeep — Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 Slow Response
P1195 KIA — Electronic Throttle System Limp Home - Target Following Delay
P1195 Mazda — BARO Sensor Circuit
P1195 Nissan — Engine Does Not Start

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