OBD Guide

P218D

Throttle/Fuel Inhibit B Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$11–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable operation of the brake system
  • Fuel supply problems
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wires in the circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Brake sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the control module
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wires and connectors
  2. Check the operation of the brake sensor
  3. Check the voltage in the circuit
  4. Scan the control module for errors
  5. Replace faulty components

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