Peugeot P0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch Malfunction

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0510 Peugeot

Closed Throttle Position Switch

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0510 Peugeot definition:
A closed throttle position switch and wide open throttle position switch are built into the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) unit. The wide open throttle position switch is used only for A/T control. When the throttle valve is in the closed position, the closed throttle position switch sends a voltage signal to the ECM. The ECM only uses this signal to open or close the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve when the throttle position sensor is malfunctioning.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0510 Peugeot
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Engine idle problems – Possible hard to start – Possible shifting problems

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0510 Peugeot
– The closed throttle position switch Harness or connectors is shorted – Closed throttle position switch – Throttle position sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Malfunction is detected when battery voltage from the closed throttle position switch is sent to ECM with the throttle valve opened.

Possible Solutions

Adjusting the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) takes care of the problem.

 


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Peugeot:

2013 Peugeot 508,2013 Peugeot 4008,2013 Peugeot 308,2013 Peugeot 208,2013 Peugeot 107,2012 Peugeot 308,2012 Peugeot 208,2011 Peugeot 508,2011 Peugeot 408,2011 Peugeot 308,2010 Peugeot 207,2010 Peugeot 207,2009 Peugeot 407,2009 Peugeot 308,2009 Peugeot 206,2009 Peugeot 107,2008 Peugeot 308,2008 Peugeot 207,2007 Peugeot 308,2007 Peugeot 207,2006 Peugeot 407,2006 Peugeot 207,2006 Peugeot 206,2005 Peugeot 407,2005 Peugeot 307,2005 Peugeot 206,2005 Peugeot 107,2005 Peugeot 1007,2004 Peugeot 607,2004 Peugeot 407,2004 Peugeot 206,2003 Peugeot 307,2003 Peugeot 206

 

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