OBD Guide

P2173

Throttle Actuator Control System - High Air Flow Detected

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine idling
  • Dips when pressing the gas pedal
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Air leak in intake manifold
  • Throttle valve stuck
  • Throttle Position Sensor Malfunction
  • Problems with wiring to the throttle body
  • Throttle valve contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the intake tract for air leaks
  2. Clean throttle body
  3. Check the operation of the throttle position sensor
  4. Check the integrity of the wiring to the throttle
  5. Perform throttle valve adaptation

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