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P060D Internal Control Module Accelerator Pedal Position Performance

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

The accelerator pedal has two sensor tracks. With P060D the module's own cross-check of the pedal value fails: two processors (GM: main and 'motor' processor) calculate pedal position independently and must agree, and an active test briefly pulls one track to ground – the other must not follow, otherwise the tracks are shorted together. Thresholds: GM 2005 difference over 0.142 V or track 2 over 2.05 V during the test; GM 2006 over 5 %; Ford diesel compares track 1 against twice track 2 (half slope), fault above 547 or 1055 mV for 5 s. GM sets it in the first trip, Ford since 2020 with the check engine and wrench lamps (2012 only the wrench lamp). Unlike P2138, where the two pedal tracks disagree outside the module, P060D is the internal plausibility check.

Likely causes

Short between the two pedal sensor signal lines or moisture in the pedal connector
Faulty pedal sensor (tracks drifting)
Faulty module software (update available)
Internal module fault (converter, processor)

Symptoms

  • Reduced power, engine barely responds to the pedal
  • Check engine light or wrench lamp
  • Cruise control disabled
  • Raised idle or limp mode

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€80–1,200
Time0.5–3 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

engine control moduleaccelerator pedal position sensorsensor wiring

Related codes

P060EP2138P2122P2127P060CP061B

References: law.cornell.edu, fordservicecontent.com, fordservicecontent.com, gsi.ext.gm.com.