P1295 Code - Electronic Throttle Control System Malfunction Power Management
Quick Answer
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system is made of the components throttle body, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS )1&2 and Accelerator Position Sensor(APS) 1&2. Common causes include Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit poor electrical connection. 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
- P1295 indicates Electronic Throttle Control System Malfunction Power Management.
- Common causes
- Common causes include Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted, Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit poor electrical connection.
- 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.
Code P1295 Description
What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1295?
- Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Faulty Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
- Faulty Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
How to Fix the DTC P1295?
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 P1295 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
- P1295 Acura — Electronic Throttle Control Power Management Mode
- P1295 Audi — Bypass Turbocharger Throughput faulty
- P1295 Chevrolet — Injector Circuit High To Low Current Transition Time Bank 1
- P1295 Chrysler — Reference Voltage Missing at Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
- P1295 Dodge — Reference Voltage Missing at Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
- P1295 Ford — Multiple Faults Bank 1 With Low Side Shorts
- P1295 GMC — Injector Circuit High To Low Current Transition Time Bank 1
- P1295 Honda — Electronic Throttle Control Power Management Mode
- P1295 Hyundai — Electronic Throttle Control System Malfunction Power Management
- P1295 Isuzu — Electronic Throttle Control Power Management Mode
- P1295 KIA — Electronic Throttle Control System Malfunction Power Management
- P1295 Mitsubishi — No 5 Volts To Throttle Position Sensor
- P1295 Volkswagen — Bypass Turbocharger Throughput faulty
Frequently Asked Questions about P1295 Code
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Discuss the causes and fixes for P1295 OBDII Code
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You may have a problem with the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS).
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