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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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I'm thowing the accelerator pedal position code (pretty sure its 1281) all day long. It seems to happen when I press the pedal past 50%.

I have two problems. One, the diagnosis sheet for codes says that the error is related to the second sensor. I don't know if that means the second sensor is catching the problem or if it is the problem.

Part two, I checked my repair manual (vol 3) and to the best of my comprehension I think it is showing me how to replace the accelerator. If so is the second sensor in the accelerator? Couldn't the problem be a bad sensor (unlikely culprit)?

Any help with any of these questions would come in handy. It's not changing oil or replacing lights so I'm a little green here!
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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The 3 accelerator sensors are located in the pedal. Are you sure the diagnostic is pointing you to the APP? It can also point you to the TAC module.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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I'm not sure I understand how to tell the difference. The code I'm getting in the DIC corresponds to the description of a malfunction in the APP at sensor 2. I'll check the code again and make sure that it starts with P, not C.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Ok, so it's C1281 in TCS. It's showing that it is a historical code. I'll look into it and start a an aptly named thread if necessary. (probably will be)

Thanks for the help!
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