Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2101
Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance
The throttle motor responds, but its actual position does not track the commanded position within tolerance. Often a dirty throttle bore where the plate sticks, or a worn motor.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 01
Possible causes
- Throttle bore coked, plate sticks high
- Throttle motor worn medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Reduced throttle response, possible limp mode
- Hesitation or surging
- Idle too high or too low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 40–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: throttle actuator motor
- Component: throttle body
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012