Code result

P2555

Throttle/Fuel Inhibit A Circuit High

Moderate severity

What it means

Throttle/fuel inhibit A reads stuck high — short to battery voltage. ECM cannot read the inhibit state and falls back to the safe default.

Is it safe to drive?

Use caution

The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.

Most likely causes

  • Inhibit wire shorted to battery voltage

    high

    One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance

    low

    Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

  • Supply wire pinched against B+ source

    low

    Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

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