P1172 VOLKSWAGEN Possible Causes
- Faulty throttle position sensor (TPS)
- Throttle position sensor (TPS) harness is open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the throttle position sensor (TPS) circuit
- Faulty throttle actuator motor
- Faulty throttle control module
How to Fix P1172 VOLKSWAGEN Code?
Start by checking the “possible causes” listed above. Visually inspect the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Look for damaged components and check for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine light on (or service engine soon warning light)
P1172 VOLKSWAGEN Meaning
Signal 2 of the throttle actuator potentiometer, signal too low, is the generic description for Volkswagen code P1172, but the manufacturer may have a different description for your vehicle model and year. Currently, we have no further information about the Volkswagen P1172 OBDII code.