Faulty or worn throttle body or throttle position sensor giving inconsistent signals; Wiring damage, corrosion or poor connections in the throttle body or pedal sensor circuits; Dirty or carbon-clogged throttle body causing sticking or incorrect throttle movement; Faulty accelerator pedal position sensor whose signal disagrees with the throttle; Low or unstable supply voltage or poor earth to the control module; Outdated or faulty control module software where the manufacturer has issued a known fix; Internal fault in the engine control module.

P060E

Internal Control Module Throttle 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
0E: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

P060E is a generic code meaning the engine control module's internal monitoring has found a problem with how the throttle position is being read or compared. The module runs its own self-checks on the throttle position signals and the requested throttle angle. It set the code because the figures disagreed or fell outside the expected range. The exact check varies by manufacturer and engine, so the cause can lie in the module itself or in the throttle circuit.

Symptoms

Engine warning light on
Reduced power or limp mode
Poor or delayed throttle response
Unstable or high idle
Engine stalling or hesitation
Throttle warning light on the dash

Possible causes

Faulty or worn throttle body or throttle position sensor giving inconsistent signalslikely
Wiring damage, corrosion or poor connections in the throttle body or pedal sensor circuitslikely
Dirty or carbon-clogged throttle body causing sticking or incorrect throttle movementpossible
Faulty accelerator pedal position sensor whose signal disagrees with the throttlepossible
Low or unstable supply voltage or poor earth to the control modulepossible
Outdated or faulty control module software where the manufacturer has issued a known fixrare
Internal fault in the engine control modulerare

How to diagnose

Read all stored and pending codes and note the freeze frame data, including engine load, throttle angle and battery voltage
Check for related throttle, pedal sensor or voltage codes, as these point to the cause more directly than P060E
Inspect the throttle body connector, wiring and the pedal sensor connector for damage, moisture, corrosion or loose pins
Check battery condition, charging voltage and the main earth and power supplies to the engine control module
Inspect the throttle body for carbon build-up and check the plate moves freely, following the manufacturer's cleaning guidance for your engine
With live data, compare requested and actual throttle angle and the pedal sensor signals while moving the pedal slowly through its full range
Check the sensor signals for dropouts or mismatches, and test the sensor circuits for resistance, shorts and voltage against model-specific data
Check for software updates or technical bulletins for the vehicle, and only suspect the module once the other causes are ruled out

How to fix

Repair or replace damaged wiring and clean or renew corroded connectors in the throttle and pedal circuits
Clean the throttle body if contaminated, then carry out any throttle relearn or adaptation the manufacturer requires
Replace the throttle body or accelerator pedal sensor if its signals are faulty, then perform the relearn procedure
Repair charging system, battery or earth faults that cause unstable module voltage
Update the control module software if a known fault with the calibration is confirmed for the vehicle
Replace or repair the control module only after all other causes are eliminated, and have it programmed to the vehicle

Can I keep driving?

Medium severity

The car may run in a reduced power mode and throttle response can be unpredictable, so avoid long journeys and overtaking. Have it checked soon, and stop if the car stalls or the throttle behaves erratically.

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