OBD Guide

P1190

Intake Throttle Actuator Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Dips when pressing the gas pedal

Causes

  • Throttle motor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the electrical circuit
  • Contamination or mechanical damage to the throttle valve
  • Problems with the connector or wiring harness
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the throttle valve and clean if necessary
  2. Check the integrity of the electrical circuit and connectors
  3. Test the operation of the drive motor
  4. Replace the throttle valve actuator if a fault is detected
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

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