OBD Guide

P2106

Throttle Actuator Control System - Forced Limited Power

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

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Difficult acceleration
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Engine speed limit

Causes

  • Throttle valve malfunction
  • Problems with wiring to the throttle body
  • Accelerator pedal malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the throttle valve
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring to the throttle valve
  3. Scan the system for other errors
  4. Check the operation of the accelerator pedal
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle assembly

Related codes

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