P0510
- Powertrain
- Generic (SAE)
Diagnose soon
Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
Closed Throttle Position Switch
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The dedicated closed-throttle switch (or closed-throttle bit on the TPS) does not behave as expected - either it never activates, never deactivates, or shows incoherent state against TPS voltage and engine load. Used by older systems for fuel-cutoff and idle recognition.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
- Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
- Urgency
- Diagnose soon
- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Solid
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch out of adjustment or worn | Very common | — |
| 2 | TPS idle voltage offset | Common | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Closed Throttle Switch
- Throttle Position Sensor
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
- Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
- Review status
- Awaiting review
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