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DTC P2118: Throttle Actuator Control Motor Current Range / Performance: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (+BM VOLTAGE) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / +BM voltage.
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Less than 4 V A
      11 to 14 V B

    B → CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BATTERY, BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E3 and E4 ECM connectors.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      +BM (E3-5) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      ME01 (E3-4) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      E1 (E4-7) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    4. Reconnect the ECM connectors.

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL