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Chevrolet P1221

Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation

What P1221 means on a Chevrolet

On Chevrolet vehicles, P1221 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the throttle: “Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation”. P1221 is a manufacturer-specific Chevrolet code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Chevrolet and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a throttle code like P1221 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1221 and ECU tuning

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