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P2299 Accelerator pedal position sensor: readings don't match

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P2299 means: Accelerator pedal position sensor: readings don't match. There are usually two throttle or accelerator pedal position sensors and they must agree. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The most common repair costs about €90–180 in Estonia, depending on make and model.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.

Throttle body clean or replace€90–180parts and labour in Estonia, depending on make and model

What it means

There are usually two throttle or accelerator pedal position sensors and they must agree. The computer found a wrong signal or the two don't match.

What you may notice

Engine light on
Limp mode with no power
Throttle response is delayed
Idle hunts

What could be wrong

1Dirty throttle body or worn sensor · Throttle body clean or replace €90–180
2Worn accelerator pedal sensor · Accelerator pedal sensor replacement €120–240
3Corroded connector · Wiring or connector repair €45–90
4Broken wire · Wiring or connector repair €45–90

Repair difficulty: Moderate

What you can check yourself

Check the throttle body and pedal connectors. Cleaning the throttle body often helps. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

We read the sensor on the diagnostic tool and compare it with other sensors
We check the connector, supply and ground
We repair the wiring or replace the sensor or throttle body

Standard SAE description: Brake Pedal Position/Accelerator Pedal Position Incompatible

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Loss of power or limp mode

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P2299 mean?

Accelerator pedal position sensor: readings don't match. There are usually two throttle or accelerator pedal position sensors and they must agree. The computer found a wrong signal or the two don't match.

Can I drive with code P2299?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P2299?

It depends on the cause: throttle body clean or replace €90–180; accelerator pedal sensor replacement €120–240; wiring or connector repair €45–90. Prices include labour at €45/h, depending on make and model.

How is P2299 fixed?

We read the sensor on the diagnostic tool and compare it with other sensors. We check the connector, supply and ground. We repair the wiring or replace the sensor or throttle body.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.