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P060E

Internal Control Module Throttle Position Performance

ECM / internal performance Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P060E means the engine control module's internal performance check for the throttle-position function has failed — the ECM isn't processing the throttle signal the way it expects to. Because throttle control is safety-related, the vehicle may drop into a reduced-power or limp mode. It usually still starts, but performance can be limited.

High

Can I keep driving? Get it diagnosed soon — the ECM's internal throttle-position check has failed, which can trigger reduced-power (limp) mode; drive gently until it's fixed.

Real-world scan data

Seen in
38
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

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Related throttle-position (TPS) or accelerator-pedal (APP) circuit faults or wiring
  2. Poor power or ground connections at the ECM
  3. Software or calibration issue in the ECM
  4. Internal ECM failure

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Scan for companion TPS/APP codes (such as P0121 or P2135) and repair those first.
  2. Inspect the ECM's power and ground circuits and connectors.
  3. Check for a manufacturer software update and reflash the ECM if one applies.
  4. Replace or reprogram the ECM only if all inputs, wiring, and grounds check good.
  5. Clear the code and road-test to confirm normal throttle response.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P060E?+
Drive gently and get it diagnosed soon — the vehicle may limit power for safety since throttle control is involved.
Can I just clear P060E?+
It typically returns until the throttle-position fault or the internal ECM issue is resolved.

Related codes

P060DInternal Control Module Accelerator Pedal…P0606Control Module ProcessorP2135Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A/B…

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