OBD Guide

P211B

Throttle Actuator B Control System - Stuck Close

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

Symptoms

  • Loss of engine power
  • Unstable idling
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Acceleration problems

Causes

  • Mechanical sticking of the throttle valve
  • Throttle actuator malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Contact corrosion
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the mechanical condition of the throttle valve
  2. Diagnose the throttle valve actuator
  3. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  4. Clean contacts and connectors
  5. If necessary, replace the throttle assembly

Related codes

Error P211B by Vehicle Brand