P2101 – Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance

System

ETCS (throttle)

Dashboard light

Check engine light (MIL)

Check-engine blink code

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Applies to

Generic OBD-II meaning. Not every code is used by this car.

Description

Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance

Detection / symptoms

1.Check engine light on

Possible causes

1.Typically the causes for this code to set are 2.Open or short in the circuit to the Throttle Actuator - likely 3.Failed Throttle Actuator - inoperative (mechanically or electrically) - likely 4.Failed PCM - unlikely

What to check

1.Read the code with an OBD-II scanner 2.Check the throttle body and pedal sensor connectors 3.Clean a dirty throttle body; do not force the valve by hand 4.Clear the code; some cars need an idle relearn after cleaning

Confidence

medium (generic OBD-II definition, not checked against the factory manual for this car)

Generic OBD-II meaning (obd-codes.com), not checked against this car's factory manual. Clear the code and test-drive to confirm it returns. Search all fault codes · Common problems · Warning lights

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