P0229
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent
DTC P0229, sometimes indicated as P022900 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing throttle/pedal position sensor/switch c circuit intermittent.
The throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor that measures the position of the throttle plate in the engine. This information is used by the engine management system to control the air/fuel ratio and engine power.
The P0229 code means that the TPS sensor is reporting an intermittent signal. This could be caused by a wiring problem, a bad sensor, or interference from other electronic devices.
To fix this problem, first check the wiring and connectors for any signs of damage or corrosion. If the wiring is okay, then replace the TPS sensor. If the problem persists, then check for any sources of interference and try to relocate the sensor.
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2012 VOLKSWAGEN CC with 55000.0 miles
Driving a 2012 vw Cc with 57,000 miles. Driving on highway at 70 mph and attempted to pass a slow moving truck. ACcelerated quickly and mid pass the engine lost power and immediately went into "limp mode" with ecr light activated on the dash. Pulled over safely and turned off the engine. After collecting myself, i started engine to drive off highway. Car would not start. I sat a few moments in panic and tried again. The car started and i drove with ecr light on to next exit. The car was sluggish with little aCceleration. Pulled to gas station and turned off again. Restarted and the engine rpms ran higher in idle so i turned off the car again. Let it sit and restarted and drove to auto zone where they did a code tester and was told P0229 underboost turbocharger was issue. Auto zone employee said he had seen it many times and its a known issue with 2.0 turbo engines in vw and audi. The report is attached. Auto zone reset the ecr light and the car was driven to final destination into arizona with no additional issues yet. Researching i found the following link https://www.Cargurus.Com/cars/discussion-t23523_ds493841. This link expresses the opinions of many drivers over the years experiencing this issue and how unsafe and difficult to is to resolve with many folks experiencing thousands of dollars in repairs and never finding a remedy. I am worried and shocked that the car engine can be turned off by a computer with no bypass for the driver. Extremely dangerous while driving.
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