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DTC P2119: Throttle Actuator Control Throttle Body Range / Performance: Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2119)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to P2119 is output A P2119 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P2119 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 9
A: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Gas Throttle / Throttle Position No.1 and Throttle Position Command.
- Check the values displayed on the Techstream while fully depressing and releasing the accelerator pedal quickly.RESULT
Result Proceed to Throttle Position No.1 does not change A Throttle Position No.1 changes even a little B HINT:
When a DTC is output, the system changes to fail-safe mode. Therefore, only use the data up until the time the DTC is stored for confirmation.
B → See step 4
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT THROTTLE BODY (RESISTANCE OF THROTTLE ACTUATOR)
- Disconnect the E21 throttle body connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2 (M+) - 1 (M-) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 to 100 Ω
NG → See step 7
OK: Go to next step
- Disconnect the E21 throttle body connector.
- INSPECT THROTTLE BODY (VISUALLY CHECK THROTTLE VALVE)
- Check for contamination between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body. Also, check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.
OK
Throttle valve is not contaminated with foreign objects and moves smoothly.
NG → See step 7
OK: Go to next step
- Check for contamination between the throttle valve and housing. If necessary, clean the throttle body. Also, check that the throttle valve moves smoothly.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (THROTTLE POSITION)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Gas Throttle / Throttle Position No.1, Throttle Position No.2 and Throttle Position Command.
- Check the values displayed on the Techstream while wiggling the ECM wire harness.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Check for DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to Value in Data List changes when wire harness is wiggled, or DTC is output* A Other than above B As the DTC was stored due to a change in the contact resistance of the connector, repair or replace the wire harness or connector. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [09/2012 - ] .
B → See step 8
A: Go to next step
- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ECM - THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY)
- As the DTC was stored due to a change in the contact resistance of the connector, repair or replace the wire harness or connector. Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [09/2012 - ] .
NEXT → END
- REPLACE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
- Replace the throttle body assembly. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2119)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to No DTC is output A P2119 is output B
B → See step 10
A → END
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2012 - ]
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ]
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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