Faulty accelerator pedal sensor or pedal assembly giving disagreeing or erratic signals; Wiring damage, chafing, corrosion or poor connections in the pedal sensor circuits (signal, reference or earth); Low or unstable sensor supply voltage or poor earth at the engine control module; Water ingress or contamination in the pedal connector or control module connector; Outdated or faulty control module software calibration (model and engine dependent, check for a manufacturer update); Internal fault in the engine control module.

P060D

Internal Control Module Accelerator Pedal Position Performance.

Generic
Powertrain
Generic code
Medium severity

How this code is built

P: SystemPowertrain
0: Defined bySAE, the same on every car
6: AreaComputer and output circuits
0D: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

P060D is the generic code for an accelerator pedal position performance fault detected by the engine control module's own internal monitoring. The module compares the pedal position signals it receives, and its internal processing of them, against what it expects and has found a disagreement or implausible value. Because the pedal is the main driver demand input, the module usually limits engine output to stay safe.

Symptoms

Engine warning light on
Reduced power or limp mode
Poor or delayed throttle response
Engine stuck at a fast or raised idle
Engine will not rev above a set speed
Hesitation or surging when pressing the pedal

Possible causes

Faulty accelerator pedal sensor or pedal assembly giving disagreeing or erratic signalslikely
Wiring damage, chafing, corrosion or poor connections in the pedal sensor circuits (signal, reference or earth)likely
Low or unstable sensor supply voltage or poor earth at the engine control modulepossible
Water ingress or contamination in the pedal connector or control module connectorpossible
Outdated or faulty control module software calibration (model and engine dependent, check for a manufacturer update)rare
Internal fault in the engine control modulerare

How to diagnose

Read all stored and pending codes and freeze frame data, noting speed, load and pedal position when the fault set, then check for related throttle or pedal codes
Inspect the pedal sensor connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, water or loose pins, and check the battery and charging voltage
View live data for both pedal position signals and check they track each other smoothly from released to fully pressed, with no jumps or dropouts
Wiggle the harness and connector while watching live data to find intermittent faults
Check the pedal sensor supply voltage, signal voltage and earth against the manufacturer's specification, as values depend on the model
Test the wiring for continuity and shorts between the pedal and the control module, with the battery disconnected as needed
Check the control module power supplies and earths, and look for any software updates or technical bulletins for the vehicle
Only after all inputs and wiring are proven good, consider the control module itself, following the manufacturer's procedure

How to fix

Replace the accelerator pedal assembly if its signals are faulty or disagree, then carry out any required adaptation or relearn
Repair or replace damaged wiring and clean or replace corroded or loose connectors
Correct power supply or earth faults at the sensor or control module, including a weak battery
Dry and treat water ingress, and fix the source of the leak
Update the control module software where the manufacturer lists an outdated calibration as a known cause
Repair or replace the control module if it is confirmed faulty, with coding as the manufacturer requires

Can I keep driving?

Medium severity

The car may be in limp mode with reduced power and unpredictable throttle response, which can be unsafe in traffic. Drive only as far as needed to get it checked, and stop if the throttle response becomes unreliable.

Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.