SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 · powertrain

P2138: Sensor de posição do pedal do acelerador D/E — correlação de tensão

Sensor de posição do pedal do acelerador D/E — correlação de tensão: Dual redundant potentiometers or Hall tracks in the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor disagree by more than the safety threshold.

P2138 — Diagnostic Summary
Trouble Code (DTC)P2138
Official SAE DefinitionSensor de posição do pedal do acelerador D/E — correlação de tensão
Vehicle Subsystempowertrain
Driving SeverityHIGH

Observable Symptoms

  • Reduced Engine Power / EPC warning light
  • Throttle unresponsive or limited to 1,500–2,000 RPM

Most Probable Root Causes

  • Worn tracks inside accelerator pedal assembly
  • Water intrusion or fret corrosion in pedal or bulkhead connector

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Graph APP Sensor D and E voltages smoothly from 0% to 100% pedal travel with ignition on, engine off
  2. Inspect pedal harness connector and replace APP assembly if tracks drop out