P1295 fault code: what it means

P1295: Electronic throttle control system power management fault; usually limp mode.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

faulty throttle body or throttle position sensor
dirty throttle body
ETC wiring or connector fault

P1295 by make

Hyundai

Electronic throttle control system power management fault; usually limp mode.

Usual causes: faulty throttle body or throttle position sensor; dirty throttle body; ETC wiring or connector fault

Kia

Electronic throttle control system power management fault; usually limp mode.

Usual causes: faulty throttle position sensor; dirty or faulty throttle body; ETC wiring fault

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
Throttle body clean and idle relearnNZ$90–NZ$190 · A$100–A$200

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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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