OBD Guide

P210B

Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Loss of engine power
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Acceleration problems
  • The engine may go into emergency mode

Causes

  • Throttle motor malfunction
  • Damage to wiring or connectors
  • Problems with the ECU
  • Contact corrosion
  • Mechanical damage to the throttle valve

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the wiring and connectors
  2. Check the operation of the throttle motor
  3. Check signals from the ECU
  4. Replace faulty components
  5. Clean throttle body

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