P2103

DTC P2102 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit Low
DTC P2103 Throttle Actuator Control Motor Circuit High

DESCRIPTION

DTC Detection Conditions:

The throttle actuator is operated by the ECM and it opens and closes the throttle valve.

The opening angle of the throttle valve is detected by the throttle position sensor which is mounted on the throttle body. The throttle position sensor provides feedback to the ECM. This feedback allows the ECM to control the throttle actuator and monitor the throttle opening angle as the ECM responds to driver inputs.

HINT: This Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) does not use a throttle cable.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy:

Typical Enabling Conditions:

Typical Malfunction Thresholds:

The ECM monitors the flow of electrical current through the electronic throttle actuator, and detects malfunctions or open circuits in the throttle actuator based on the value of the electrical current. When the current deviates from the standard values, the ECM concludes that there is a fault in the throttle actuator. Or, if the throttle valve is not functioning properly (for example, stuck ON), the ECM concludes that there is a fault and illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.

Example:
The ECM determines that the current has deviated from the standard values when one of the following is detected: 1) the current is more than 10 A, or 2) the actuator driving duty ratio exceeds 80% and the current is less than 0.5 A. Then the ECM turns on the MIL and a DTC is set.

FAIL-SAFE

When any of these DTCs, as well as other DTCs relating to Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS) malfunctions, are set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. During fail-safe mode, the ECM cuts the current to the throttle actuator off, and the throttle valve is returned to a 7 degree throttle angle by the return spring. The ECM then adjusts the engine output by controlling the fuel injection (intermittent fuel-cut) and ignition timing, in accordance with the accelerator pedal opening angle, to allow the vehicle to continue at a minimal speed.

If the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and gently, the vehicle can be driven slowly.

Fail-safe mode continues until a pass condition is detected, and the ignition switch is then turned OFF.

Wiring Diagram:

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.