P060D

Internal Control Module Accelerator Pedal Position Performance

Q: Is it safe to drive with P060D?

Only carefully and briefly. The ECM may limit power for safety, so throttle response can be unpredictable. Have it diagnosed before relying on the vehicle.

Q: Can I just clear P060D?

It may clear briefly but will return because it reflects an internal ECM self-check on the pedal signal. The underlying circuit or module fault must be repaired.

ECM internal / throttle Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P060D means the ECM's internal check of the accelerator pedal position signal failed a plausibility or performance test — the module cannot trust the pedal data it is processing. Because throttle demand is safety-critical, the vehicle often enters a reduced-power mode. It usually stems from the pedal sensor, its wiring, or an internal ECM fault.

High

Can I keep driving? Drive cautiously — the vehicle may drop into a reduced-power 'limp' mode; get it diagnosed promptly rather than relying on full throttle response.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

123

scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

<0.1%

of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Reduced power / limp-home mode
Poor or inconsistent throttle response
Possible stalling or hesitation

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty accelerator pedal position (APP) sensorLikely
Open or shorted wiring at the APP sensorCommon
Poor electrical connection or bad ground/power to the ECMCommon
Internal ECM processor fault (the module fails its own APP check)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and check for related throttle/pedal codes.
Inspect the APP sensor connector and wiring, and verify clean grounds and reference voltage.
Test the APP sensor signals against specification through the pedal travel.
Check ECM power and ground circuits, then reflash/update the ECM software if a fix is available.
If the internal fault persists after the circuit checks out, replace or reprogram the ECM.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P060D?+

Only carefully and briefly. The ECM may limit power for safety, so throttle response can be unpredictable. Have it diagnosed before relying on the vehicle.

Can I just clear P060D?+

It may clear briefly but will return because it reflects an internal ECM self-check on the pedal signal. The underlying circuit or module fault must be repaired.

Read & clear P060D yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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