OBD Guide

P2119

Throttle Actuator A Control Throttle Body Range/Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine transition to emergency mode
  • Unstable idle speed
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Engine power limitation

Causes

  • Throttle motor malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the throttle assembly
  • Problems with wiring or contacts
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Software errors in the control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the throttle assembly and mechanism
  2. Check the integrity of wiring and contacts
  3. Test the control motor
  4. Check throttle position sensors
  5. Perform throttle valve adaptation

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