OBD Guide

P1558

Throttle Actuator Electrical Malfunction

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The engine goes into emergency mode
  • Power Loss
  • Unstable idle speed
  • Acceleration problems

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the throttle drive circuit
  • Throttle motor malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the throttle valve
  2. Check resistance and voltage in the drive circuit
  3. Test the operation of the throttle motor
  4. Clean the throttle valve from carbon deposits
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle assembly

Related codes

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