Powertrain
generic / SAE
P218C
Throttle/Fuel Inhibit B Circuit Range/Performance
Throttle/fuel inhibit B signal reads in range but plausibility fails — does not assert/release as expected.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 8C
Possible causes
- Inhibit logic mismatch high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–1000 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–4 h
- Component: throttle fuel inhibit
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012