P218E

Throttle/Fuel Inhibit B Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
The engine goes into emergency mode
Unstable operation at idle
Acceleration problems

Causes

Short circuit in control circuit
Throttle brake sensor malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the engine control unit
Corrosion of contacts in an electrical circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Check resistance and voltage in the circuit
Inspect and clean sensor contacts
Check the operation of the throttle braking sensor
If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

P218F P2190 P218D