OBD Guide

C0182

Throttle Reduction Motor Circuit Range Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Power Loss
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Throttle reduction motor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • ECU problems
  • Throttle valve contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Check motor resistance of throttle reduction
  3. Clean throttle body
  4. Replace throttle reduction motor if necessary
  5. Check and replace ECU if necessary

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