P2168: The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor F stop gives readings outside the
The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor F stop gives readings outside the normal range. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
| Code | P2168 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P21xx, Throttle, injection and emissions |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P2168 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2168 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P2164 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor B stop gives readings outside the
- P2165 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor C stop gives readings outside the
- P2166 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor D stop gives readings outside the
- P2167 The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor E stop gives readings outside the
- P2169 The exhaust pressure regulator vent solenoid control has a broken or
- P216A The fuel injector unit E power supply voltage has a broken or disconnected wire
- P216B The fuel injector unit E power supply voltage is below normal
- P216C The fuel injector unit E power supply voltage is above normal
- P2100 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit open
- P2101 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit range or performance
- P2102 Throttle actuator A control motor circuit low
- P2104 Throttle control system: forced idle
What does code P2168 mean?
The maximum pedal position throttle or sensor F stop gives readings outside the normal range. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
How do you clear P2168?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2168 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
