P0222 MERCEDES-BENZ – Throttle/Petal Position Sensor/Switch ‘B’ Circuit Low Input

P0222 MERCEDES-BENZ Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light),No throttle response

P0222 MERCEDES-BENZ Possible Causes

Faulty Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor,Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor harness is open or shorted,Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Throttle Position Sensor (TPS),Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

P0222 MERCEDES-BENZ Description

This fault code is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) when a malfunction is detected in the throttle control system. The driver demand is sensed via the accelerator pedal position sensor. The engine control module adjusts the throttle position accordingly and the throttle position is returned to the engine control module via the throttle position sensor. European On-Board Diagnostics (EOBD) compliant vehicles use at least two accelerator pedal position sensor and at least two throttle position sensors for redundancy. Failure of one circuit can easily be identified and vehicle operation will remain unaffected.