would a p1124 code TPS relay cause a car not to run?

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SHANNONMICHAEL1
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there is no other code on this car but the code p1124 and the car won't run. there a red power wire that when the key is off they should be no power but there is poower when the key is on or off. i did all the testing from the manuel but this code wouldn't go away.
Nov 16, 2011 at 4:48 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Does the battery die overnight? Find out where the red power wire gets its power from. It should be a switch or relay. It is most likely shorted. A faulty TPS should only cause the engine to run poorly.
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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