Powertrain
generic / SAE
P211D
Throttle Actuator B Control Throttle Body Range/Performance
The throttle B body itself does not respond as commanded — position feedback is plausible but does not track the setpoint within the calibrated time window.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 1D
Possible causes
- Throttle body aged or contaminated high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping 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: 80–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: throttle actuator b
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012