P1008 fault code: what it means

P1008: Throttle system warning signal low. Reduced power is common.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

1. faulty electronic throttle unit
2. wiring fault

P1008 by make

What the repair usually costs

• Electronic throttle body replaceNZ$470–NZ$1,290 · A$440–A$1,190

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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