OBD Guide

P210C

Throttle Actuator B Control Motor Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Engine emergency operation mode (speed limit)
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the drive control circuit
  • Throttle motor malfunction
  • Problems with wiring harness or contacts
  • Engine control module (ECU) malfunction
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the drive circuit
  2. Check the resistance of the drive motor
  3. Check control circuit supply voltage
  4. Scan ECU memory for other related codes
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle valve actuator

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