my car is giving me a P1221 code, what does this mean???

2001 MITSUBISHI LANCER
193,809 MILES
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THERESA
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my engine light is flashing on dashboard, and when i accelerate the car is not moving, and it is giving me headaches, can u please help me
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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HMAC300
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are you sure it'snot a P0121 code? that s' a throttle possition sensor circuit problem, that could mean a short, bad sensor, or hihg or low voltage problem.
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the throttle body checked
Feb 16, 2012 at 12:56 AM