P1193
Electronic Throttle System Limp Home - Low RPM
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)
Symptoms
- Engine power limitation
- Floating idle speed
- Check Engine light comes on
- The engine does not respond to the gas pedal
- Possible jerks during acceleration
Causes
- Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
- Problems with wiring or contacts
- Contamination or mechanical damage to the throttle valve
- Throttle motor malfunction
- Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the throttle valve and clean if necessary
- Check the integrity of wiring and contacts
- Check the operation of the throttle position sensors
- Scan the system for other errors
- If necessary, replace the throttle assembly