Accelerator pedal position sensor

2004 DODGE TRUCK
174,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
KWFL59
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
APP light came on while driving. No symptoms and truck seemed to be driving fine. Took to mechanic who diagnosed and recommended replacing APP sensor. He reset light and it hasn't come back on. He said it was okay to drive while waiting for part to come in. That was a week ago and light hasn't come back on, nor any problems noted. How safe is it for me to continue driving without replacing this part?
Sep 4, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 52,796 POSTS
Good evening. It may have been just a connection issue if the light has not returned.

The worst that can happen is you will have no throttle control. It will just idle and have no pedal response.

Roy
Sep 4, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Avatar
KWFL59
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Thanks. That puts my mind at ease.
Sep 4, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
ASEMASTER6371
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 52,796 POSTS
You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Sep 4, 2019 at 4:55 PM