P1121
Electric Throttle Control Actuator
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light comes on
- The engine goes into emergency mode
- Loss of engine power
- Unstable idle speed
- Dips when pressing the gas pedal
Causes
- Throttle actuator malfunction
- Open or short circuit in control circuit
- Poor contact in connectors
- Problems with power or circuit ground
- Engine ECU malfunction
How to Fix
- Check the condition of connectors and wiring
- Check the resistance and operation of the throttle valve actuator
- Check voltage and continuity of control circuit
- Scan the ECU for additional errors
- If necessary, replace the throttle assembly